Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Pisa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pisa or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pisa 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: Pisa or Mostar?
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Bicycle 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 dayPisa €120Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Pisa is €120, 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 Pisa and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPisa €60Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPisa €120Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Pisa and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Pisa 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: Pisa Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pisa €11Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to San Giuliano Terme: $69
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Vecchiano: $69
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Calambrone: $79
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Calci: $79
- Private Transfer from Calci to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
- Private Transfer: Pisa Airport PSA to Pisa city in Luxury Van: $85
- Private Transfer: Pisa city to Pisa Airport PSA in Luxury Van: $85
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $87
- Private Transfer from Pisa city hotels to Livorno Cruise Port: $91
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port: $92
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 Pisa or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Pisa 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 dayPisa €50Mostar €24
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner€75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
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.Pisa €20Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Tower of Pisa & Square of Miracles self guided audio tour: $4.27
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- The Best of Pisa Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour and Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $16
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $17
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $19
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $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 dayPisa -Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
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 Pisa and Mostar, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pisa or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Pisa 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 Pisa 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 Pisa or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Pisa during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
In the summer, Pisa is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pisa in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pisa. In the summer, Pisa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Pisa gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Pisa usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Pisa gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JulyPisa 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pisa and Mostar. Many travelers come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Pisa is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Pisa average around 17°C (63°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Pisa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Pisa gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Pisa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Pisa usually receives around the same amount of rain as Mostar. Pisa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPisa 17°C (63°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pisa as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Pisa in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Pisa is a little warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Pisa averages around 7°C (45°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Pisa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Pisa gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Pisa usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Pisa gets 70 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryPisa 7°C (45°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Pisa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Pisa is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pisa in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Pisa usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Pisa gets 192 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. It's quite rainy in Pisa. In April, Pisa usually receives less rain than Mostar. Pisa gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPisa 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Pisa
| Pisa | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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