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

🙂 Solo nomad: Botevgrad is 14.9% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 38.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Botevgrad is 17.7% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 38.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.09 BGN 15.09
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-24.31%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.78 BGN 39.48
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-52.27%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BGN 14.38
$8.76 BGN 14.54
-1.03%
Cappuccino
$1.72 BGN 2.86
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-35.58%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.48 BGN 2.46
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-14.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90 BGN 1.50
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-36.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 BGN 2.91
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-41.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 BGN 4.83
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-8.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.79 BGN 2.97
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-8.21%
White Bread (500g)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-26.27%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.14 BGN 3.55
$1.99 BGN 3.30
7.54%
Eggs
$3.36 BGN 5.58
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-13.40%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.94 BGN 11.51
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-44.83%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.89 BGN 13.10
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-9.21%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.57 BGN 10.91
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-50.53%
Apples (1kg)
$1.15 BGN 1.90
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-39.79%
Banana (1kg)
$1.74 BGN 2.89
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-7.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.60 BGN 2.66
$2.01 BGN 3.33
-20.40%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.17 BGN 3.61
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-21.38%
Potato (1kg)
$0.92 BGN 1.53
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-17.12%
Onion (1kg)
$0.62 BGN 1.02
$1.05 BGN 1.75
-40.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.85 BGN 1.40
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-29.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BGN 1.18
$0.68 BGN 1.13
4.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.49 BGN 5.79
$3.91 BGN 6.50
-10.74%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.29 BGN 8.77
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-29.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.73
$1.04 BGN 1.73
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BGN 3.00
$1.80 BGN 2.99
0.56%
🚌 Getting Around
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.90 BGN 1.49
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-2.17%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.56 BGN 44.09
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-8.45%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.16 BGN 1.93
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-18.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.08
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-10.96%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.44 BGN 17.33
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-25.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.50
$1.55 BGN 2.58
-2.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.7K BGN 54.2K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
2.52%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.1K BGN 46.6K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
-3.71%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$97.3 BGN 161
$153 BGN 253
-36.26%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.75 BGN 29.47
$17.79 BGN 29.53
-0.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.42 BGN 25.60
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-0.45%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.27 BGN 43.60
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-40.50%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.82 BGN 24.61
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-31.52%
Cinema Ticket
$4.80 BGN 7.97
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-48.55%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$423 BGN 702
$632 BGN 1,049
-33.11%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,375 BGN 8,923
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-40.68%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.42 BGN 78.7
$72.0 BGN 119
-34.12%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.49 BGN 58.9
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-3.80%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70.5 BGN 117
$105 BGN 175
-33.09%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$105 BGN 174
$116 BGN 193
-9.93%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$263 BGN 436
$690 BGN 1,146
-61.97%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$189 BGN 313
$514 BGN 854
-63.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$467 BGN 776
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-63.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$359 BGN 595
$900 BGN 1,495
-60.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,468 BGN 2,437
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-65.76%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,096 BGN 1,819
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-63.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Botevgrad
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$802 BGN 1,331
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-52.97%
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: April 11, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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