Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs San Jose, California, United States
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 56% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM ($7) | $19 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM ($3.84) | $11 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.42KM ($3.36) | $5.19 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69KM ($1.04) | $1.21 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.11KM ($2.55) | $3.92 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.46KM ($1.52) | $4.21 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM ($3.93) | $7 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM ($1.34) | $4.37 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86KM ($1.15) | $2.38 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.82KM ($1.13) | $2.95 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM ($7) | $18 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM ($1.68) | $2.37 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.26KM ($0.78) | $2.24 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 82% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 571KM ($354) | $3,253 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM ($263) | $2,659 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM ($94) | $149 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369KM ($228) | $2,239 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 282KM ($175) | $1,555 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM ($58) | $114 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM ($17) | $38 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 811KM ($502) | $329 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM ($95) | $128 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM ($8) | $10 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM ($4.26) | $37 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 10% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM ($81) | $49 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM ($35) | $50 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158KM ($98) | $89 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM ($86) | $112 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 45% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM ($18,850) | $23,712 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14KM ($1.32) | $0.92 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM ($30) | $81 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 53% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM ($26) | $110 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM ($3.23) | $7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.87KM ($3.64) | $3.71 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM ($3.32) | $5.68 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM ($1.05) | $3.57 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.51KM ($2.17) | $1.93 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM ($5.45) | $21 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 62% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM ($16) | $50 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17KM ($10) | $27 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM ($25) | $202 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41KM ($26) | $89 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM ($4.06) | $13 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12KM ($1.32) | $5.70 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.91KM ($1.80) | $8 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $436 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM ($0.14) | $0.43 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM ($29) | $62 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.54KM ($2.81) | $9 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 63% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,300 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $3,429 (5,538KM) in Mostar.
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