Cost of living
Sofia (Bulgaria) compared to Sliven
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Overview comparison
Sofia (Bulgaria)Sliven
Consumer prices in Sofia (Bulgaria) are roughly 31% higher than in Sliven.
Cost of living
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sliven |
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| Total with rent one person | 991 | 789 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,090 | 2,102 |
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| Without rent one person | 471 | 453 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,921 | 1,443 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 454.55 | 518.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 916.87 | 851.47 |
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| Food person | 318 | 380 |
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| Food family | 1,059 | 1,147 |
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| Transport person | 91.15 | 35.38 |
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| Transport family | 200.34 | 65.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.5 years | 87.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sliven |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.85 | 9.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.42 | 40.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.41 | 10.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 | 2.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.18 | 2.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.68 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sliven |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 362.67 | 383.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 372.93 | 442.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,062.15 | 658.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 599.05 | 742.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.83 | 108.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.82 | 121.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.68 | 16.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sliven |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.71 | 3.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,450 | 1,366 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,376 | 1,001 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 0.8 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.83% | 29.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.6 | 7.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sliven |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 | 2.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 1.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.29 | 2.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.51 | 10.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.07 | 7.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.9 | 15.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sliven |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.46 | 30.5 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.65 | 9.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.53 | 17.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.34 | 4.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 66.58 | 19.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.93 | 46.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 567.86 | 507.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,308 | 5,871 |
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