Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Paris?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paris or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris 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: Paris or Mostar?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, 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 dayParis €232Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €232, 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 Paris and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €151Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €302Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Paris and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Paris 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Mostar €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private round trip transfer from/to Paris airports: $3.26
- Transfer from/to PARIS<=>NORMANDY (DEAUVILLE, MONT ST MICHEL): $3.27
- Private transfer from/to CDG, ORLY airports <=> DISNEYLAND: $3.27
- Paris Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station: $8.74
- Private Transfer from Disneyland Paris to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airports: $11
- Private transfer from Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport to Disneyland: $11
- Private One-Way Transfer: City of Paris: $11
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Private Departure Transfer: $13
- Paris Airport (CDG): Hotel Transfer from Paris or Roissy: $13
- Paris Private Arrival Transfer: Railway Station to Hotel: $14
- Private transfer: Orly Airport to Paris: $15
- Paris Private Transfer Disneyland: $16
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: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Paris 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 dayParis €41Mostar €24
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $44
- No Diet Club - A selection of the best pizzas in Paris !: $45
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $52
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $56
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $58
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $67
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
- Paris : No Diet Club Food Tour - Best Spots in Le Marais: $68
- Dinner with Customized Wine Selection: $75
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.Paris €77Mostar €8.78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Free Walking Tour of Montmartre: $2.14
- Montmartre Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt Tour: $3.21
- Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.26
- Self Guided Tours in Paris with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.35
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.35
- Père-Lachaise Cemetery audio guide tour: $5.35
- Private Self-guided Audio Tour of the Eiffel Tower: $5.45
- Self-Guided Tour - Père Lachaise Cemetery Audioguide, Paris: $5.45
- Self Guided Latin Quarter Audio Tour in Paris: $5.45
- Private Self Guided Walking Tour in Montmartre Paris: $5.46
- Kid-Friendly Marais: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.49
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 dayParis €24Mostar €3.47
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Latin Quarter Pub Crawl Bars and Clubs: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in English: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $33
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
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 Paris and Mostar, we can see that Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paris or Mostar?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Paris during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
In July, Paris is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 20°C (68°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 Paris. In the summer, Paris often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Paris gets 241 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Paris usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Paris 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 JulyParis 20°C (68°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Paris or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Paris and Mostar. Many travelers come to Paris for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Paris is cooler than Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 13°C (56°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Paris usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Paris gets 127 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, Paris usually receives less rain than Mostar. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberParis 13°C (56°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Paris or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Paris as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Paris in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Paris can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Paris is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Paris in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Paris often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Paris gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Paris usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 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 JanuaryParis 5°C (40°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Paris or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Paris are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Paris is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 11°C (52°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Paris usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Paris gets 172 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, Paris usually receives less rain than Mostar. Paris gets 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilParis 11°C (52°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Paris
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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