Cost of living comparison

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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China

Changchun vs. Mostar Cost of Living Summary

Changchun is 13.5% cheaper than Mostar.

Restaurants: pay 49.4% less in Changchun
Groceries: pay 30.9% more in Changchun
Transportation: pay 29.5% less in Changchun
Housing: pay 28.5% less in Changchun
Childcare: pay 2.2 times more in Changchun
Entertainment and Sports: pay 0.4% more in Changchun
Clothing: pay 1.1% more in Changchun

The cost of childcare, groceries, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Changchun are more expensive than in Mostar. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, and housing are lower in Changchun. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Changchun.

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Changchun vs. Mostar Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Changchun instead of Mostar, you would:

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pay 49.4% less for restaurants

	Mostar	Changchun
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.87 BAM11.95	$2.98 CN¥19.96	-56.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.72 BAM9.95	$5.22 CN¥34.93	-8.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.86 BAM3.24	$0.48 CN¥3.24	-73.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.22 BAM2.12	$0.30 CN¥2.00	-75.5%
Average			-49.4%

Mostar vs. Changchun - Cost of restaurants

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pay 30.9% more for groceries

	Mostar	Changchun
Bread 1 loaf	$0.92 BAM1.60	$1.19 CN¥7.98	+29.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.88 BAM6.75	$17.15 CN¥114.76	+342.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.30 BAM7.49	$7.34 CN¥49.11	+70.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.60 BAM4.52	$1.79 CN¥11.98	-31.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.28 BAM5.70	$2.64 CN¥17.65	-19.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.51 BAM0.88	$0.79 CN¥5.28	+56.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.74 BAM1.28	$0.68 CN¥4.53	-8.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.63 BAM1.09	$0.81 CN¥5.43	+29.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.53 BAM0.93	$0.88 CN¥5.88	+65.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.46 BAM0.79	$0.41 CN¥2.72	-11.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.45 BAM0.79	??
Average			+30.9%

Mostar vs. Changchun - Cost of groceries

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pay 29.5% less for transportation

	Mostar	Changchun
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.84 BAM10.16	$4.79 CN¥32.02	-18.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$36.47 BAM63.46	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,495.31 BAM53,055.82	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	-36.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.29 BAM10.95	$3.58 CN¥23.95	-43.1%
Average			-29.5%

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pay 28.5% less for housing

	Mostar	Changchun
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$26.22 BAM45.62	$14.92 CN¥99.79	-43.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$428.54 BAM745.57	$216.27 CN¥1,447.02	-49.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$251.36 BAM437.32	$248.59 CN¥1,663.24	-1.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$70.25 BAM122.22	$57.56 CN¥385.14	-18.1%
Average			-28.5%

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pay 2.2 times more for childcare

	Mostar	Changchun
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$135.41 BAM235.58	$546.89 CN¥3,659.12	+303.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$18,475.64 BAM32,143.97	$21,626.94 CN¥145K	+17.1%
Average			+117.4%

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pay 0.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Mostar	Changchun
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.29 BAM3.98	$1.19 CN¥7.98	-47.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.66 BAM2.89	$2.44 CN¥16.30	+46.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.89 BAM6.77	$3.73 CN¥24.95	-4.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$34.90 BAM60.72	$37.70 CN¥252.26	+8.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.66 BAM9.85	$6.71 CN¥44.91	+18.6%
Average			+0.4%

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pay 1.1% more for clothing

	Mostar	Changchun
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.36 BAM101.53	$74.58 CN¥498.97	+27.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$32.23 BAM56.08	$44.75 CN¥299.38	+38.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$85.58 BAM148.89	$59.66 CN¥399.18	-30.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$82.39 BAM143.34	$69.60 CN¥465.71	-15.5%
Average			+1.1%

Mostar vs. Changchun - Cost of clothing

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