Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Gothenburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gothenburg or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg or Mostar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Gothenburg or Mostar?
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
Mostar
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 10-Day Tours in Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGothenburg $97Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $97, 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 Gothenburg and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $40Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $80Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg or Mostar? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $18Mostar $8.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Transfer From Gothenburg Hotel To Gothenburg Museum of Art: $32
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg city to Goteborg Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
- Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $119
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mostar
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mostar:
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Taxi To & From Blagaj (hiking)$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Gothenburg change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayGothenburg $38Mostar $26
Typical Food Prices in Mostar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:
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A Casual Dinner Out (for 2)$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mostar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mostar.
- Mostar street food tour: $57
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $80
- Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gothenburg $15Mostar $9.37
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $36
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Charming Private Mostar Walking Tour: $43
- 2-Hour Cultural Walking Tour in One City-Three Stories of Mostar: $55
- Absolute Herzegovina Adventure - Kravice Waterfalls, Sky Walk, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $65
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $147
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $49
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $82
- Authentic Tour Mostar, Medjugorje, Karavice - Farm To Table: $535
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $277
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $142
- Christmas Charms in Mostar - Walking Tour: $384
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $54
- Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGothenburg $20Mostar $3.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Mostar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Mostar:
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A Few Drinks (for 2)$6.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Mostar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mostar:
- 1-Hour Wine Tasting Tour in Medjugorje: $16
- Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gothenburg and Mostar, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Mostar?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg 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.
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg or Mostar?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Gothenburg or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Mostar.
Gothenburg is much colder than Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mostar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gothenburg this time of the year. In the summer, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Gothenburg is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gothenburg in October average around 9°C (47°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In October, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Mostar. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Gothenburg during the winter are popular places to visit.
Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around -2°C (29°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Gothenburg usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Mostar.
Gothenburg is much colder than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Gothenburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Mostar. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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