Cost of Living in Bulgaria
Summary of cost of living in Bulgaria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 13,305.5R$ (4,248.2лв), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 3,752.0R$ (1,197.9лв), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bulgaria is, on average, 43.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bulgaria is, on average, 74.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 62.64 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.57 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 46.98 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.53 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.66 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 12.12 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 8.08 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 5.43 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 37.06 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.17 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 5.21 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 18.63 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 26.86 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 19.35 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 29.46 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.08 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.78 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.44 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 6.18 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.68 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.74 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.74 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.75 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 37.58 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.63 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.29 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.42 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.01 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.60 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.52 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.55 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 65.77 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 30.91 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 171,193.04 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 146,738.19 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 656.26 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 93.73 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.40 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 185.69 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 85.15 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 46.98 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,775.89 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 35,019.10 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 314.79 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 181.00 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 498.71 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 540.01 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,535.56 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,932.85 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,613.25 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,314.37 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,228.01 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 839.81 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,734.26 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.13 |
Prices in Bulgaria
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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