Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Durham, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Durham, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Durham, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11KM ($5.93) | $18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM ($3.53) | $9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18KM ($2.78) | $5.21 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM ($0.91) | $0.69 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.16KM ($2.24) | $3.80 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM ($1.39) | $4.76 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM ($3.34) | $13 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM ($1.24) | $3.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07KM ($1.11) | $1.72 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77KM ($0.95) | $2.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM ($1.46) | $2.28 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM ($0.66) | $2.44 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 78% cheaper than in Durham, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Durham, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 577KM ($310) | $1,939 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 454KM ($244) | $1,409 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM ($82) | $155 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377KM ($203) | $1,262 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 293KM ($158) | $975 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM ($50) | $114 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM ($15) | $54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM ($436) | $223 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM ($83) | $144 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM ($3.69) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 14% cheaper than in Durham, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Durham, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM ($70) | $51 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM ($30) | $40 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 152KM ($82) | $95 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM ($75) | $142 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 39% cheaper than in Durham, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Durham, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM ($16,369) | $20,697 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.41KM ($1.30) | $0.86 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM ($26) | $53 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM ($6) | $25 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 67% cheaper than in Durham, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Durham, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM ($5.86) | $6 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM ($6) | $36 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47KM ($25) | $177 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM ($2.81) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM ($3.31) | $3.47 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM ($2.88) | $4.62 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM ($0.91) | $3.33 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.06KM ($1.65) | $2.67 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM ($4.73) | $25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 54% cheaper than in Durham, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Durham, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM ($14) | $35 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM ($9) | $23 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM ($24) | $129 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37KM ($20) | $71 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM ($3.46) | $12 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.24KM ($1.20) | $5.01 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM ($1.46) | $7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $374 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49KM ($26) | $67 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM ($2.48) | $7 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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