Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 5% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Mostar | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11KM (2,090 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM (1,246 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18KM (982 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM (322 Ft) | 346 Ft | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.16KM (790 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM (492 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (1,177 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM (438 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07KM (392 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77KM (336 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (2,184 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (515 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM (234 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 10% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 10% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Mostar | Szeged | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 564KM (107,055 Ft) | 168,085 Ft | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM (80,409 Ft) | 112,105 Ft | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (28,886 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 362KM (68,694 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 268KM (50,755 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (17,645 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (5,224 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 811KM (153,866 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (29,167 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (2,359 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (1,302 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 15% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (24,766 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (10,646 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 152KM (28,914 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (26,356 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM (5,773,817 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34KM (443 Ft) | 526 Ft | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (9,243 Ft) | 7,516 Ft | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (2,184 Ft) | 4,447 Ft | - 51% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Mostar | Szeged | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (2,065 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (2,204 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47KM (8,942 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (990 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (1,167 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (1,016 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (322 Ft) | 399 Ft | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.06KM (580 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (1,669 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | - 11% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Mostar | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (4,795 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (3,256 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (7,596 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37KM (7,067 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (1,220 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.24KM (424 Ft) | 482 Ft | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (514 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 161,991 Ft | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (41 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 49KM (9,254 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM (875 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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