City in Herzegovina-Neretva, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cost of living in Mostar
How much a month costs in Mostar
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $920–1,320 (KM1,600–2,300).
Prices in Mostar
Typical 2026 ranges in BAM, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BAM | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | KM500–900 | $288–518 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | KM350–650 | $201–374 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | KM20–40 | $12–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | KM90–180 | $52–104 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | KM8–14 | $4.6–8.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | KM20–40 | $12–23 |
| Cappuccino | KM2–4 | $1.2–2.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | KM3–6 | $1.7–3.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | KM6–10 | $3.5–5.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | KM40–70 | $23–40 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | KM15–35 | $9–20 |
Value for money: 82/100
A value score of 82/100 means Mostar gives more quality of life per dollar than 81% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Cost of living across Bosnia and Herzegovina
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka | $863–1,270 | 79/100 |
| Mostar | $920–1,320 | 82/100 |
| Sarajevo | $1,040–1,500 | 70/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Mostar?
About $460–662 on a lean budget, $920–1,320 for a comfortable month and $1,730–2,760 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Mostar?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs KM500–900 ($288–518) a month in the center and KM350–650 ($201–374) outside it.
How much does food cost in Mostar?
A local meal is KM8–14 ($4.6–8.1); a mid-range restaurant is KM20–40 ($12–23) per person.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina expensive?
Prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina are about 40% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.