Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Positano?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Positano 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 Positano 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: Positano or Mostar?
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
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 Italy, The Best Coach Bus 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 dayPositano €222Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Positano is €222, 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 Positano and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPositano €148Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPositano €296Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Positano and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Positano 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: Positano Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Positano €7.73Mostar €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket€1.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Airport: $41
- Positano to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Shared Shuttle Transfer to Naples Train Station: $53
- Private Transfer to Sorrento, Rome or Naples: $79
- private transfer from Positano to Naples or reverse: $82
- Amalfi and Positano cruise with transfer included: $94
- Private Transfer from Positano to Sorrento Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples: $109
- private transfer from POSITANO to NAPLES: $109
- Private Transfer Naples Positano or Praiano or vice versa, Via Pompei or Cantina: $112
- Private direct transfer from Bomerano to Naples with local driver: $117
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples : $120
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 Positano or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Positano 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 dayPositano €53Mostar €24
Typical Food Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€31
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Pizza in a Restaurant€9.32
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Sandwich in a Restaurant€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
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.Positano €60Mostar €8.78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande€17
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi€80
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Sunset Cruise€24
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Full Day Wine Tour€97
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Cooking Class€65
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- From Sorrento: Positano Mini Cruise: $36
- Positano Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Sunset Tour Experience - Shared: $75
- Amalfi Coast Sunset Group Boat Tour with Prosecco: $80
- Golden Hour around Positano Sunset Group Cruise : $82
- Unforgettable sunset tour in Positano: $87
- From Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise - Group Tour: $97
- Sunset Group Boat Tour from Positano or Praiano: $104
- Full Day Amalfi Small Group Cruise from Positano : $104
- Old Town Walking Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Maiori: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Amalfi: $106
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 dayPositano €15Mostar €3.47
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello€16
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
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 Positano and Mostar, we can see that Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Positano or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Positano 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 Positano 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 Positano or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Positano during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Positano for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Positano is around the same temperature as Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Positano averages around 23°C (74°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Positano. In the summer, Positano often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Positano gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Positano usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Positano gets 26 mm (1 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 JulyPositano 23°C (74°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Positano or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Positano and Mostar. Many visitors come to Positano in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Positano is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Positano in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Positano usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Positano gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Positano gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Positano usually receives less rain than Mostar. Positano gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPositano 17°C (63°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Positano or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Positano as well as Mostar. Most visitors come to Positano for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Positano is generally a little warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Positano average around 8°C (47°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Positano often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Positano gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Positano receives a lot of rain in the winter. Positano usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Positano gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryPositano 8°C (47°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Positano or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Positano are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Positano because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Positano is cooler than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Positano averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Positano usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Positano gets 189 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, Positano usually receives less rain than Mostar. Positano gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPositano 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Positano
| Positano | 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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