Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 46% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
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| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 12KM (€6) | €13 | 54% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 6KM (€3.18) | €8 | 60% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5.42KM (€2.78) | €4.33 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.69KM (€0.86) | €1.37 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 4.11KM (€2.11) | €4.20 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2.46KM (€1.26) | €1.87 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 6KM (€3.25) | €5.74 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.17KM (€1.11) | €1.70 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.86KM (€0.95) | €1.39 | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1.82KM (€0.93) | €1.38 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 11KM (€5.51) | €7 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.72KM (€1.39) | €2.27 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.26KM (€0.64) | €1.03 | 38% |
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 60% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 571KM (€293) | €965 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 424KM (€217) | €672 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 152KM (€78) | €178 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 369KM (€189) | €630 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 282KM (€144) | €483 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 93KM (€48) | €100 | 53% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 28KM (€14) | €24 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 811KM (€415) | €431 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 154KM (€79) | €122 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 12KM (€6) | €4.99 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 7KM (€3.52) | €9 | 61% |
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 24% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 131KM (€67) | €94 | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 56KM (€29) | €35 | 17% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 158KM (€81) | €91 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 139KM (€71) | €130 | 45% |
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 30,444KM (€15,586) | €20,723 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 2.14KM (€1.09) | €1.45 | 25% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 49KM (€25) | €34 | 27% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 11KM (€5.48) | €20 | 73% |
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 49% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 11KM (€5.58) | €8 | 27% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 12KM (€5.95) | €8 | 22% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 42KM (€22) | €99 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 5.22KM (€2.67) | €5.45 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.87KM (€3.01) | €3.61 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.36KM (€2.74) | €3.88 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1.70KM (€0.87) | €1.61 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3.51KM (€1.80) | €2.34 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 9KM (€4.50) | €19 | 76% |
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 50% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 25KM (€13) | €39 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 17KM (€8) | €16 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 40KM (€20) | €94 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 41KM (€21) | €58 | 64% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 7KM (€3.36) | €7 | 54% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2.12KM (€1.09) | €1.45 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 2.91KM (€1.49) | €4.61 | 68% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | €447 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.22KM (€0.11) | €0.18 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 47KM (€24) | €48 | 50% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 4.54KM (€2.33) | €5.29 | 56% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,470 (2,870KM) in Mostar.