Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Kemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kemi or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kemi and Mostar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Kemi or Mostar?
Kemi
Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It's known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and wood pulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe. Kemi also has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with a different design). The SnowCastle is usually located at the inner harbor of Kemi.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours 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 dayKemi €134Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Kemi is €134, 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 Kemi and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKemi €74Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKemi €148Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Kemi and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Kemi 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: Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kemi €39Mostar €8.11
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 Kemi or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Kemi 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 dayKemi €34Mostar €24
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.Kemi €29Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Kemi
For Kemi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- SnowExperience365 Kemi entrance: $19
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 dayKemi €12Mostar €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 Kemi and Mostar, we can see that Kemi 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 Kemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kemi 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 Kemi Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kemi or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi 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 Kemi 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 Kemi or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Mostar.
In the summer, Kemi is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kemi in July average around 15°C (60°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 Kemi this time of the year. In the summer, Kemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Kemi usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Mostar. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 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 JulyKemi 15°C (60°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Kemi or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Kemi can get quite cold in the autumn. In October, Kemi is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Kemi gets 82 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, Kemi usually receives less rain than Mostar. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKemi 2°C (36°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Kemi or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Kemi during the winter are popular places to visit.
Kemi can be very cold during winter. Kemi is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Kemi gets 19 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. Kemi usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryKemi -12°C (10°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Kemi or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Mostar.
The weather in Kemi can be very cold. In the spring, Kemi is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Kemi usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Kemi gets 194 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, Kemi usually receives less rain than Mostar. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKemi -1°C (31°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Kemi
| Kemi | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.