Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Balaton Lake?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Balaton Lake and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Balaton is a major freshwater lake in Hungary and the largest lake in Central Europe with a shoreline of 197 kilometers. The region around the lake is a popular holiday destination with a great number of resort towns and high-rise hotels to accommodate visitors seeking out lakeside activities, beaches, volcanic hills, and vineyards. Some of the towns are also very historic, offering examples from eighteenth-century art and architecture to castle ruins.
Mostar has historically been a culturally and ethnically diverse city. It was heavily bombed during the country's civil war and many of the city's most important buildings and structures were destroyed. Most significantly, the city's Old Bridge, Stari Most, was destoryed. The bridge was rebuilt through an international effort just eleven years after the war. It was completed in 2004 and included pieces of the original bridge. Today, much of the city has been rebuilt and the city is a beautiful and impressive travel destination. The old town still has much of its original charm and it is a great place to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Hungary, The Best Luxury Tours to Hungary, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Balaton Lake is $86, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $70. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Balaton Lake and Mostar in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mostar:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mostar.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Mostar:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mostar:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Balaton Lake and Mostar, we can see that Balaton Lake is more expensive. And not only is Mostar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mostar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mostar and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Balaton Lake would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Balaton Lake than you might in Mostar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Balaton Lake Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Balaton Lake. When comparing the sizes of Balaton Lake and Mostar, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Mostar and Balaton Lake are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Balaton Lake is cooler than Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Balaton Lake averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Mostar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Balaton Lake. Balaton Lake usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during summer. Balaton Lake gets 302 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Balaton Lake usually receives more rain than Mostar. Balaton Lake gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Mostar and Balaton Lake during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Balaton Lake is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Balaton Lake in October average around 13°C (56°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Balaton Lake often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Balaton Lake gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Balaton Lake usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Balaton Lake gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Balaton Lake and Mostar.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Balaton Lake. In January, Balaton Lake is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Balaton Lake average around 0°C (32°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Balaton Lake usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Balaton Lake gets 72 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Balaton Lake usually receives less rain than Mostar. Balaton Lake gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Balaton Lake as well as Mostar.
Balaton Lake is cooler than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Balaton Lake averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Balaton Lake often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Balaton Lake gets 187 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Balaton Lake usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Balaton Lake gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Balaton Lake | Mostar | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
May | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |