Pleven, Bulgaria, Bulgaria — cost of living
Wikipedia · Pleven

Pleven, Bulgaria

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Pleven, Bulgaria

About Pleven, Bulgaria

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$314
Family of 4 / mo
$798
Avg salary (after tax)
$922

Pleven is a charming city located in northern Bulgaria . It is known for its rich history and beautiful parks. One of the highlights of Pleven is the Pleven Panorama, a museum that tells the story of a famous battle from the Russo-Turkish War.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Pleven· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $108.7
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $86.96
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $92.75
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $21.75

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.8
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $930.26

Food - Beverages

  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.81
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.94

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $5.07
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $10.87

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $11.57
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.25
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.89
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.45
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.92
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.69
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.89
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.83
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.16
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $3.62
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.98
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.71
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.66
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.75
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.34
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $6.51
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.87

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $538.46
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $118.77
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $426.16
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $340.93
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $681.95
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $158.36

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $289.87
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $9.78
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $9.05
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,087
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $27.17

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.53
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $25,001
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.1
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $14.49
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.72
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.9
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $21,015

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $13.77
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $83.34

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