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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
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Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Mostar is quite affordable compared to Western Europe, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in apartments or shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and eateries offer fresh produce and meals at very reasonable prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, with affordable intercity bus connections.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
83%
Weight: 15
Affordable options for movies, cultural events, and local entertainment venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
78%
Weight: 10
Gyms are moderately priced, cheaper than Western Europe but more expensive than rural areas.
💱 Currency Stability
64%
Weight: 30
Bosnia uses the Convertible Mark pegged to the Euro, providing moderate stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
71%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 50-70 Mbps in urban areas; reliable but not top-tier.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
69%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; power outlets and seating can be limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
27%
Weight: 100
Still an emerging destination for digital nomads with low international presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
83%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good opportunities for leisure and cultural activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
74%
Weight: 15
Generally good air and water quality, with some urban pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
61%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean but some areas show signs of neglect.
🗨️ Language Barrier
53%
Weight: 30
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is dominant; English is spoken by younger people but limited overall.
💨 Air Quality
68%
Weight: 15
Air quality is acceptable but can worsen in winter due to heating methods.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
62%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families with access to schools and parks; limited international schooling.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
59%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; more complex care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; limited specialist availability locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; some seasonal rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
72%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Several parks and nearby natural areas, but limited urban green space.
❄️ Air Conditioning
54%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread in older buildings; more common in newer accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
73%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and cool winters, moderate rainfall.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than major cities but some busy areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
88%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences, historic sites.
🌃 Nightlife
51%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and cafes rather than clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
82%
Weight: 15
Close to rivers, mountains, and hiking trails offering good outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, historic walks, and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
48%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Traditional Bosnian cuisine is flavorful and affordable; growing number of cafes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
31%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios; mostly informal or small groups.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
56%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
67%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; vegetarian and vegan options limited but growing.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
84%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone suits many European and some US time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
33%
Weight: 20
Limited local freelance community; growing but still nascent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
28%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities; not comparable to larger cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Small but emerging startup ecosystem with some support organizations.
💳 Local Payment Services
57%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech innovation.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
42%
Weight: 30
Nearest international airport is Mostar Airport with limited flights; Sarajevo airport nearby offers more options.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Limited local bus services; no metro or tram systems.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact old town is very walkable; outskirts less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
29%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
41%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but infrastructure is limited and roads can be hilly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
63%
Weight: 15
Bus connections to regional cities are frequent and affordable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
34%
Weight: 10
Few rental options for scooters or bikes; mostly seasonal and limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
72%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in the city; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
67%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa-free access for many nationalities; visa process straightforward for others.
📊 Tax Friendliness
52%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; complex bureaucracy can be a challenge.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Political situation is somewhat unstable due to ethnic divisions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
54%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires paperwork and local address; can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
48%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
37%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination but lacks infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
21%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence or groups focused on Mostar digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
73%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate gender equality; women generally safe but some traditional attitudes persist.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Mixed tolerance levels; some ethnic tensions remain but tourists usually unaffected.