Cost of living in Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Cost of living in Sofia vs. Bulgaria overall average
Sofia is 29.5% more expensive than Bulgaria overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 23.9% more in Sofia
- Groceries
-
pay 11.6% more in Sofia
- Transportation
-
pay 9.8% more in Sofia
- Housing
-
pay 58.2% more in Sofia
- Childcare
-
pay 41.2% more in Sofia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 27.1% more in Sofia
- Clothing
-
pay 34.5% more in Sofia
The cost of housing, childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries in Sofia are more expensive than in Bulgaria.
Sofia Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.96
BGN19.68
|
$8.22
-
$16.44
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.22
BGN14.76
|
$8.22
-
$9.86
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.48
BGN2.66
|
$0.88
-
$2.19
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
BGN1.85
|
$0.55
-
$1.64
|
Sofia - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.12
BGN2.02
|
$0.77
-
$1.64
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.28
BGN9.48
|
$3.29
-
$7.67
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.60
BGN11.85
|
$5.81
-
$7.88
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.55
BGN6.37
|
$2.37
-
$4.60
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.50
BGN6.28
|
$1.99
-
$4.97
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.80
BGN1.44
|
$0.40
-
$0.99
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.85
BGN1.53
|
$0.62
-
$0.99
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.81
BGN1.45
|
$0.50
-
$1.24
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
BGN1.99
|
$0.75
-
$1.37
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.51
BGN0.91
|
$0.30
-
$0.99
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
BGN0.84
|
$0.25
-
$0.75
|
Sofia - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.66
BGN10.16
|
$5.19
-
$6.22
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$27.40
BGN49.21
|
$27.40
-
$32.88
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,952.87
BGN53,790.27
|
$24,660.24
-
$29,952.87
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.51
BGN13.48
|
$6.44
-
$10.41
|
Sofia - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.48
BGN24.21
|
$10.96
-
$21.92
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$570.94
BGN1,025.31
|
$438.40
-
$822.01
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$430.23
BGN772.62
|
$328.80
-
$548.01
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$114.12
BGN204.95
|
$74.21
-
$178.10
|
Sofia - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$554.43
BGN995.66
|
$438.40
-
$712.41
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,747.31
BGN12,117.03
|
$4,384.04
-
$16,440.16
|
Sofia - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.74
BGN4.92
|
$1.10
-
$3.29
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.26
BGN4.06
|
$1.10
-
$3.29
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.34
BGN6.00
|
$3.29
-
$3.84
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.04
BGN66.52
|
$27.40
-
$54.80
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.22
BGN14.76
|
$8.22
-
$10.96
|
Sofia - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$70.63
BGN126.85
|
$32.88
-
$120.56
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.57
BGN60.28
|
$21.92
-
$49.32
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.28
BGN178.29
|
$54.80
-
$137.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$102.16
BGN183.46
|
$65.76
-
$142.48
|
Sofia - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Bulgaria
to see the average cost of cities throughout Bulgaria, like
Burgas,
Plovdiv,
Bansko,
Pleven,
Stara Zagora,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Bulgaria compared to Sofia.
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