Cost of living
Sofia (Bulgaria) compared to Sofia Province
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Overview comparison
Sofia (Bulgaria)Sofia Province
Consumer prices in Sofia (Bulgaria) are roughly 3% higher than in Sofia Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sofia Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 991 | 1,204 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,090 | 2,477 |
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| Without rent one person | 471 | 503 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,921 | 1,853 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 454.55 | 581.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 916.87 | 902.2 |
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| Food person | 318 | 361 |
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| Food family | 1,059 | 1,022 |
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| Transport person | 91.15 | 75.77 |
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| Transport family | 200.34 | 225.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.5 years | 79.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sofia Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.85 | 9.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 32.42 | 37.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.41 | 7.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 | 2.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.18 | 2.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.68 | 1.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sofia Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 362.67 | 479.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 372.93 | 342.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,062.15 | 936.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 599.05 | 693.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.83 | 87.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.82 | 148.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.68 | 14.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sofia Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.71 | 2.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,450 | 3,103 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,376 | 2,299 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.83% | 29.91% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.6 | 6.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sofia Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 | 2.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.29 | 3.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.51 | 8.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.07 | 8.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.9 | 10.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Sofia Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.46 | 38.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.65 | 6.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.53 | 28.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.34 | 10.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 66.58 | 69.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.93 | 125.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 567.86 | 612.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,308 | 7,995 |
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