Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Naples or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Mostar, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Naples or Mostar?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, 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 dayNaples €129Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €129, 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 Naples and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Naples and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Naples 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: Naples Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Mostar €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Naples Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Naples Maritime Station: $5.35
- Naples Porta Nolana: Train Transfer from/to Pompei: $16
- From Train Transfer to/from Sorrento: $16
- Naples Porta Nolana: Train Transfer from/to Ercolano Scavi: $16
- From Transfer to Mount Vesuvius by Bus: $21
- Vesuvius easy Transfer: $25
- Naples Departure Transfer: Central Naples to Cruise Port: $26
- Naples Cruise Port to Central Naples Arrival Transfer: $26
- Private transfer car from Naples train station to the center: $26
- Naples Airport (NAP) to Naples hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- From Bus Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport: $27
- Naples Airport Private Departure Transfer: $29
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:
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Naples 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 dayNaples €40Mostar €24
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
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.Naples €30Mostar €8.78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Monuments and Historic District Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- Pompeii Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.27
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.35
- Napoli: Entrance Tickets to Sant'Anna dei Lombardi Complex: $6.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.99
- Naples Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata Ticket: $9.62
- Città della Scienza Interactive Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- National Archaeological Museum Self-Guided 3D Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Castel Sant'Elmo Ticket and Pemcards: $11
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995 Entrance Ticket: $5.94
- Walking tour in Old Town Mostar: $18
- Walking Tour in Old Town Mostar: $20
- Mostar city Tour: $22
- Mostar Walking Tour: Orient in the West: $22
- Mostar in War: Historical Walking Tour: $22
- Street Art Guided Tour in Mostar: $22
- Mostar Private Walking Tour - where East meets West: $32
- Mostar Shelters tour in Mostar: $37
- The Ottoman Experience Tour in Mostar: $37
- The Death of Yugoslavia Tour in Mostar: $38
- Private Half-Day Oriental Tour of Mostar with Food Tasting: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Mostar €3.47
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
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 Naples and Mostar, we can see that Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Mostar?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Naples 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 Naples or Mostar?
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.
Should I visit Naples or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Mostar. Most visitors come to Naples for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Naples is around the same temperature as Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 23°C (74°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mostar this time of the year. In Naples, it's very sunny this time of the year. Naples usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during summer. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Naples usually receives less rain than Mostar. Naples gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Naples or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Naples as well as Mostar. The autumn months attract visitors to Naples because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Naples is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Naples in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Naples often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Naples receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Naples usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Naples or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In January, Naples is generally a little warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 8°C (47°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Naples usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during winter. Naples gets 115 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. It's quite rainy in Naples. In January, Naples usually receives less rain than Mostar. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Naples or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Naples during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Naples for the activities around the city.
Naples is cooler than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Naples often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Naples usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Naples
| Naples | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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