Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Paros?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Paros 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 Paros 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: Paros or Mostar?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
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 Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Luxury Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €154Mostar €83
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Mostar is €83. 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 Paros and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Paros and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Paros 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Mostar €8.11
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: $190
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $214
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $149
- Split to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj and Pocitelj: $218
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $573
- Private transfer from Mostar to Kotor: $363
- Private transfer Dubrovnik and Mostar: $226
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $179
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $248
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Siroki brijeg: $149
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Metkovic: $148
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Paros 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 dayParos €77Mostar €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience in Amorgos: $68
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $125
- Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
- Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158
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.
- Medieval 3 course Dinner with Drinks: $34
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $76
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar with Lunch and Drinks: $77
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in a Medieval Restaurant: $88
- Cooking Class of Mostar: $179
- Sarajevo Old Town Tour With Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $262
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Bar and Game Room Experience on Paros Island: $72
- Paros Bus Island Tour: $74
- Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
- Koufonisi Shared Speedboat Day Tour from Piso Livadi Port Paros: $78
- Paros Island Tour: $78
- Half Day Cruise Explore Paros Antiparos and Despotiko : $78
- Half Day Sea Tours Blue Lagoon Sea Caves Antiparos Alyki port: $78
- Iraklia and Koufonisi Cruise from Paros: $81
- Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $84
- Half Day Sea Tour on Pirate Wooden Party Boat- Alyki port: $85
- Paros Half Day Wooden Boat Sea Tours in Parikia Bay or Sunset: $85
- Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Charming Private Mostar Walking Tour: $47
- 2 Hour Private Mostar Marvels Guided Walking Tour: $167
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $161
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $77
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $89
- Blagaj Tekija & Buna River Half-Day Tour from Mostar: $71
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $155
- City Tour: Mostar Medival Town: $31
- Cultural Herzegovina Tour: $118
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $58
- Drežnica Canyoning Adventure Tour in Mostar: $38
- Dubrovnik: Kravica & Mostar Day Trip | All Tickets Included: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
- 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179
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:
- Afternoon Guided Tour and Wine Tasting: $18
- Wine Tasting: $18
- Mostar Sunset Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $18
- Grand City Tour with Old Bridge Wine Tasting and Hub of Fine Arts: $83
- Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $119
- One Day Mostar Wine Tasting Tour: $220
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Mostar, we can see that Paros 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 Paros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paros 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 Paros Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paros or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.