Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 6% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 6% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Mostar | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11KM (509 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM (303 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18KM (239 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM (78 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.16KM (192 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM (120 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (286 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM (107 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07KM (95 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77KM (82 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (531 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (125 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM (57 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 37% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 10% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Mostar | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 577KM (26,638 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 454KM (20,923 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (7,027 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377KM (17,406 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 293KM (13,519 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (4,292 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (1,271 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 811KM (37,430 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (7,095 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (574 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (317 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 53% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Mostar | Thimphu | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (6,025 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (2,590 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 152KM (7,034 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (6,411 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 89% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 7% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Mostar | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM (1,404,543 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.41KM (111 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (2,249 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (553 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 28% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Mostar | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (502 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 325% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (536 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47KM (2,175 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (241 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (284 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (247 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (78 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.06KM (141 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 157% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (406 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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Mostar | Thimphu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (1,166 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (792 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (2,065 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37KM (1,719 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (297 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.24KM (103 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (125 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 57,943 Ngultrum | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (10 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 274% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 49KM (2,251 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM (213 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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