Cost of Living Comparison Between Botevgrad and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Botevgrad and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Botevgrad is 21.5% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 39.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Botevgrad is 38% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 39% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.73 BGN 14.14
$11.84 BGN 19.18
-26.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.18 BGN 37.55
$49.57 BGN 80.3
-53.24%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.33 BGN 13.50
$9.02 BGN 14.61
-7.65%
Cappuccino
$1.73 BGN 2.80
$2.58 BGN 4.19
-32.95%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.43 BGN 2.32
$1.78 BGN 2.89
-19.66%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90 BGN 1.45
$1.42 BGN 2.29
-36.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BGN 2.90
$3.02 BGN 4.90
-40.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 BGN 4.71
$3.20 BGN 5.18
-9.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.79 BGN 2.90
$1.93 BGN 3.13
-7.25%
White Bread (500g)
$0.87 BGN 1.40
$1.20 BGN 1.95
-27.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.12 BGN 3.44
$1.97 BGN 3.19
7.61%
Eggs
$3.36 BGN 5.44
$3.86 BGN 6.25
-12.95%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.23 BGN 11.71
$12.46 BGN 20.18
-41.97%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.71 BGN 12.49
$8.34 BGN 13.51
-7.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.34 BGN 10.27
$12.89 BGN 20.88
-50.81%
Apples (1kg)
$1.16 BGN 1.88
$1.90 BGN 3.08
-38.95%
Banana (1kg)
$1.76 BGN 2.85
$1.90 BGN 3.07
-7.37%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.62 BGN 2.62
$1.98 BGN 3.21
-18.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.16 BGN 3.50
$2.74 BGN 4.45
-21.17%
Potato (1kg)
$0.91 BGN 1.48
$1.15 BGN 1.86
-20.87%
Onion (1kg)
$0.56 BGN 0.91
$1.06 BGN 1.72
-47.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 BGN 1.46
$1.19 BGN 1.92
-24.37%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 BGN 1.14
$0.71 BGN 1.16
-1.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 BGN 5.57
$3.88 BGN 6.28
-11.34%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.23 BGN 8.47
$7.61 BGN 12.32
-31.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 BGN 1.67
$1.10 BGN 1.78
-6.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 BGN 2.80
$1.81 BGN 2.93
-4.42%
🚌 Getting Around
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.90 BGN 1.45
$0.90 BGN 1.46
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.56 BGN 43.03
$29.42 BGN 47.65
-9.72%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.16 BGN 1.87
$1.45 BGN 2.35
-20.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.07
$0.72 BGN 1.16
-8.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.75 BGN 17.41
$14.10 BGN 22.84
-23.76%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGN 2.48
$1.52 BGN 2.46
0.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K BGN 52.4K
$32.3K BGN 52.3K
0.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.1K BGN 45.6K
$29.1K BGN 47.1K
-3.24%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$97.9 BGN 159
$155 BGN 251
-36.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.72 BGN 28.71
$18.19 BGN 29.47
-2.58%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.10 BGN 24.46
$15.41 BGN 24.96
-2.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.14 BGN 42.34
$43.00 BGN 69.7
-39.21%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.87 BGN 24.10
$21.43 BGN 34.72
-30.61%
Cinema Ticket
$4.66 BGN 7.55
$9.26 BGN 15.00
-49.68%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$426 BGN 690
$628 BGN 1,017
-32.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,525 BGN 8,950
$9,102 BGN 14.7K
-39.30%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.49 BGN 76.9
$69.8 BGN 113
-32.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.44 BGN 57.4
$36.75 BGN 59.5
-3.56%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$69.4 BGN 112
$106 BGN 171
-34.22%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$105 BGN 170
$117 BGN 189
-10.28%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$266 BGN 431
$681 BGN 1,103
-60.92%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$194 BGN 314
$500 BGN 810
-61.21%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$468 BGN 758
$1,288 BGN 2,087
-63.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$349 BGN 566
$896 BGN 1,452
-61.03%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,487 BGN 2,409
$4,198 BGN 6,802
-64.58%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,121 BGN 1,816
$2,909 BGN 4,712
-61.46%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$798 BGN 1,293
$1,707 BGN 2,765
-53.23%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.09
45.31%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Botevgrad: March 1, 2026

Last update for Sofia: March 2, 2026

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