Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna 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: Vienna or Mostar?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, 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 dayVienna €151Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, 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 Vienna and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Mostar €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
- Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
- Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
- Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50
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:
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Vienna 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 dayVienna €33Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
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.Vienna €38Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
- Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
- Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
- Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
- Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
- Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09
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 dayVienna €17Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
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 Vienna and Mostar, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Mostar?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Mostar. Most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Vienna is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mostar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the summer, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Vienna is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In October, Vienna usually receives less rain than Mostar. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Vienna during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. Vienna is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vienna usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Mostar. Many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Vienna is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Vienna usually receives less rain than Mostar. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Vienna
| Vienna | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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