Sofia, Bulgaria

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Bulgaria

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About Sofia, Bulgaria

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$591

Family of 4 / mo

$1,502

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,258

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria , is a city rich in history and culture. Nestled at the foot of the Vitosha Mountain, Sofia offers stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities for nature lovers. The city is known for its beautiful architecture, mixing ancient Roman ruins with modern buildings.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $45.38
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $84.79
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $112.69
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $105.77

Financial

Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,270
Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.8

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.49
CappuccinoUSD $2.22
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.62
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.18
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.97

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $14.49
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $50.73
Fast Food ComboUSD $8.33

Food - Grocery

Apples (1 kg)USD $2.07
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.07
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.89
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.52
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.36
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.22
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.21
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.81
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $8.69
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.35
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $13.47
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $8.94
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.98
Dozen EggsUSD $3.19
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.43
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.66
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.1

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $189.04
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $586.54
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $440.93
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,123
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $772.69
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $291.62

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $40.6
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $19.22
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $10.14
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $563.42
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $9,427

Transportation

Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $36.24
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $29,639
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $31,523
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $10.87
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.25
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.54
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.16

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $16.19
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $206.96