Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Helsinki?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Helsinki or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Helsinki and Mostar can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Helsinki or Mostar?
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and dates back to 1550. Helsinki is an international metropolis with a diverse population, but also a small town vibe. The city itself has a population of just over 600,000 but the metropolitan area, including Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of more than 1.3 million. There are many outdoor bars and cafes that take advantage of the warmer summer months. During this time there are long days, and the population floods into the street after a long and cold winter, so visiting during the summer is a fun and lively experience.
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 Budget Tours to Finland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Finland, 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 dayHelsinki €139Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Helsinki is €139, while the average daily cost in Mostar is €65. 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 Helsinki and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHelsinki €73Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHelsinki €146Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Helsinki and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Helsinki 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: Helsinki Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Helsinki €22Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Helsinki
Also for Helsinki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki Port : $40
- Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Helsinki hotels-Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Helsinki City hotels to Helsinki Airport (HEL) Departure Transfer: $41
- Helsinki West Harbour Terminal to Helsinki hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $63
- Departure Private Transfer Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL by business car: $64
- Private Transfer in Helsinki: $76
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki West Terminal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Helsinki Private Airport & City Transfer: $82
- Private Transfer: Helsinki City to Cruise Port in Luxury Van: $93
- Departure Transfer: Helsinki to Airport HEL in Business Car: $97
- Private Transfer: Airport HEL to Helsinki in Business Car: $97
- Helsinki Private Transfer from Helsinki city centre to Helsinki airport: $98
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)€20
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 Helsinki or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Helsinki 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 dayHelsinki €34Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOOD Tour with Rooftop Bar Visit in Helsinki: $106
- FOOD Tour with Roof Top Bar in Helsinki: $108
- Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings: $164
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)€14
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.Helsinki €27Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tip-Based City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tip-based Free Walking Tour Helsinki - RED UMBRELLA TOURS: $5.13
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.95
- Helsinki Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $6.95
- Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket: $8.56
- From Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna: $8.64
- Suomenlinna: Museum Ticket: $9.62
- Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- 4D Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki Tickets: $14
- Self-Guided City Highlights Audio Tour: $14
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 dayHelsinki €16Mostar €3.47
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)€6.14
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 Helsinki and Mostar, we can see that Helsinki 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 Helsinki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Helsinki 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 Helsinki Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Helsinki or Mostar?
Helsinki has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Helsinki 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 Helsinki 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 Helsinki or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Helsinki as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Helsinki in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Helsinki is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Helsinki in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Mostar averages at about 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 Helsinki this time of the year. In the summer, Helsinki often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Helsinki gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Helsinki usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Helsinki gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JulyHelsinki 17°C (62°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Helsinki are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Helsinki for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Helsinki is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Helsinki average around 6°C (42°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Helsinki usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Helsinki gets 90 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, Helsinki usually receives less rain than Mostar. Helsinki gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHelsinki 6°C (42°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Helsinki during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Helsinki because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Helsinki can be very cold. Helsinki is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Helsinki averages around -6°C (21°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Helsinki often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Helsinki gets 39 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. Helsinki usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Helsinki gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryHelsinki -6°C (21°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Helsinki and Mostar. The natural beauty are the main draw to Helsinki this time of year.
It's quite cold in Helsinki in the spring. In the spring, Helsinki is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Helsinki in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Helsinki usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Helsinki gets 183 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, Helsinki usually receives less rain than Mostar. Helsinki gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHelsinki 3°C (37°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Helsinki
| Helsinki | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 34 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (51°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (26°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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