Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Sofia?
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 Sofia 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 Sofia 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: Sofia or Mostar?
Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and also its largest city. Some people have tried to compare it to Budapest, but the cities are actually quite different. In Sofia you will find wonderful European style architecture intertwined with Communist style buildings. It's fascinating to see the two dramatically different building styles immediately next to each other. There are also many Orthodox Churches around town, with their beautiful domes and intricate details.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bulgaria, 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 daySofia $86Mostar $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Sofia is $86, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $97. 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 Sofia and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSofia $44Mostar $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSofia $88Mostar $80
Compare Hotels in Sofia and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Sofia 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: Sofia Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sofia $9.26Mostar $9.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sofia
Also for Sofia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Sofia airport to hotel in Sofia OR vice versa: $21
- Sofia Airport to Borovets Shared Transfer (Max 90 Min Wait): $28
- Private Airport Transfer to Sofia City Center: $41
- Private Transfer from Sofia (SOF) Airport to Sofia City: $45
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Sofia APT-HTL (SOF): $48
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Sofia HTL-APT (SOF): $48
- Sofia City Private Transfer to Sofia Airport SOF in Business Car: $58
- Sofia Airport SOF Private Transfer to Sofia City in Business Car: $58
- Korali Hot Spring with Private Transfers: $65
- Private Departure Transfer from Sunny Beach to Burgas Airport: $71
- Private Transfers from Sofia to Borovets OR Borovets to Sofia: $71
- Transfer from the Sofia Airport to your hotel in Sofia by VIP Mercedes V class: $71
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)$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $573
- Private transfer from Mostar to Kotor: $363
- Dubrovnik to Mostar Direct Transfer: $351
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $282
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $248
- Private transfer Dubrovnik and Mostar: $226
- Split to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj and Pocitelj: $218
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $214
- Dubrovnik to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $211
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $206
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $190
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $179
Is it cheaper to fly into Sofia or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Sofia 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 daySofia $35Mostar $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sofia
For Sofia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1980s Communism-Era Dinner with Local Host: $35
- Market Food Tour: $55
- Cooking Class in Sourdough Pancakes, Wine & Culture: $59
- Sofia by Night: Panoramic City Tour and Folklore Dinner: $116
- Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore & Dinner: $118
- Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class: $137
- Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show: $161
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)$17
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.Sofia $6.54Mostar $10
Tours and Activities in Sofia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sofia.
- Rila Monastery: Monastery & Museums Self-Guided Audio Tour 7 lang: $5.95
- Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art: $8.57
- Sofia Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $12
- Guided Walking Tour of Sofia: $12
- Sofia’s Roots: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Bulgarian Rose Aromatic Experience : $17
- Private Kayak Tour on the Pancharevo Lake: $18
- Walking tour: Communist architecture in downtown Sofia: $18
- City Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour: $19
- Communist Walking Tour: $21
- Communist Walking Tour of Sofia: $21
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 daySofia $9.26Mostar $4.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Sofia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sofia:
- Sofia's Hidden Bars: 4-Hour Pub Crawl: $24
- Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars: $24
- Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting : $29
- Wine and Tapas - Bulgarian's Wine Tasting Experience: $29
- Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia: $36
- Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: $46
- Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: $46
- Wine Tasting: Bulgarian Wine Grape Varieties: $48
- From Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting: $107
- Sofia – Kazanluk Rose Valley & Oil Distillery Tour: $115
- Plovdiv Old Town & Thracian Wine Tasting – Day Tour from Sofia: $137
- Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting: $173
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)$7.21
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 comparing the travel costs between Sofia and Mostar, we can see that Mostar is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sofia Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sofia or Mostar?
Sofia has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Sofia 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.