Can you live in Mostar with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,234, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Mostar with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,234, you would have roughly $766 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Mostar with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,234, you would have roughly $1,766 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Mostar with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,234, you would have roughly $3,766 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Mostar with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,234, you would have roughly $6,766 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

How much does it really cost to live in Mostar? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 105,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Small town ⛰️ Mountains 💱 BAM

💰 Can I afford Mostar? ⚖️ Compare this city Bosnia and Herzegovina →

$ $520 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

72 Safety / 100

74 Internet / 100

66 Affordability / 100

Mostar vs Sarajevo ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$520
Food (moderate)	$320
Transport	$15
Utilities	$65
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$50
Entertainment	$115
Total (moderate)	$1,234

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Mostar.

Shared accommodation	$200
Studio	$380
1-bedroom	$520
2-bedroom	$780
3-bedroom	$1,050

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City Scores

How Mostar rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeSmall
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital citySarajevo
LanguageBosnian
CurrencyBAM
Time zoneEurope/Sarajevo

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Pros and Cons of Mostar

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $825 per month Basic $947 per month Moderate $1,234 per month Comfortable $1,681 per month Premium $2,671 per month

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Can You Live in Mostar on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-234 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$766 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,766 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,766 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,766 / month