Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Kosice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kosice or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Kosice and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kosice or Mostar?
Kosice
Founded in the 13th century, Kosice today is the second largest city in Slovakia featuring churches, cathedrals, and fortifications which speak to its roots as a center of activity during the Middle Ages. Some of its top attractions include the city's historical center, Singing Fountain, and Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth.
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 Slovakia, The Best Adventure Tours to Slovakia, 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 dayKosice €137Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Kosice is €137, 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 Kosice and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKosice €73Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKosice €146Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Kosice and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Kosice 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: Kosice Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kosice €29Mostar €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:
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $521
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $290
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $290
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $290
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $266
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $213
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $195
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $163
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Private Transfer from Jablanica to Mostar Airport (OMO): $134
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Kosice or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Kosice 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 dayKosice €42Mostar €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: $56
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $80
- Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kosice €24Mostar €8.78
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
- Absolute Herzegovina Adventure - Kravice Waterfalls, Sky Walk, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $65
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $146
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $49
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $81
- Authentic Tour Mostar, Medjugorje, Karavice - Farm To Table: $532
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $141
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $276
- Christmas Charms in Mostar - Walking Tour: $382
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $54
- Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $72
- Dubrovnik: Private Tour to Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls: $412
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKosice €23Mostar €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 Kosice and Mostar, we can see that Kosice 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 Kosice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kosice 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 Kosice Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kosice or Mostar?
Kosice has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Kosice 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 Kosice 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 Kosice or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Kosice during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Kosice is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Kosice average around 21°C (69°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kosice. In the summer, Kosice often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Kosice gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Kosice usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Kosice gets 84 mm (3.3 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 JulyKosice 21°C (69°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Kosice or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kosice and Mostar.
Kosice is much colder than Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kosice averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Kosice usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Kosice gets 150 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Kosice usually receives less rain than Mostar. Kosice gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKosice 11°C (52°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Kosice or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kosice as well as Mostar.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Kosice. In the winter, Kosice is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kosice in January average around -2°C (28°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Kosice often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Kosice gets 59 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Kosice usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Kosice gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JanuaryKosice -2°C (28°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Kosice or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Kosice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Kosice is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Kosice average around 11°C (52°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Kosice usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Kosice gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In April, Kosice usually receives less rain than Mostar. Kosice 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 AprilKosice 11°C (52°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Kosice
| Kosice | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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