Cost of living
Sofia Province compared to Karlovo
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Overview comparison
Sofia ProvinceKarlovo
Consumer prices in Sofia Province are roughly 21% higher than in Karlovo.
Cost of living
| Item | Sofia Province | Karlovo |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,204 | 1,060 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,477 | 2,316 |
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| Without rent one person | 503 | 475 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,853 | 1,497 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 581.25 | 463.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 902.2 | 813.65 |
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| Food person | 361 | 441 |
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| Food family | 1,022 | 978 |
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| Transport person | 75.77 | 32.24 |
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| Transport family | 225.99 | 78.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.98 years | 65.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sofia Province | Karlovo |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.3 | 10.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.38 | 36.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.66 | 9.37 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 | 2.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.92 | 2.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.2 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sofia Province | Karlovo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 479.89 | 377.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 342.34 | 327.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 936.88 | 562.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 693.02 | 839.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.13 | 86.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.31 | 155.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.14 | 14.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sofia Province | Karlovo |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.95 | 3.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,103 | 1,481 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,299 | 901 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 | 0.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.91% | 22.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.67 | 8.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.52 | 1.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sofia Province | Karlovo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.88 | 1.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.71 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.82 | 11.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.12 | 9.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.01 | 11.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.81 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Sofia Province | Karlovo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.73 | 25.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.84 | 9.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.76 | 21.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.47 | 6.17 |
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| Brand Jeans | 69.58 | 19.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 125.99 | 35.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 612.55 | 639.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,995 | 7,530 |
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