Cost of Living Comparison Between Dimitrovgrad and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Dimitrovgrad and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Dimitrovgrad is 23.5% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 43.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Dimitrovgrad is 23.1% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 47% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.82 BGN 14.89
$11.78 BGN 19.88
-25.13%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18 BGN 30.36
$49.86 BGN 84.1
-63.90%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.77 BGN 14.79
$8.76 BGN 14.78
0.11%
Cappuccino
$1.21 BGN 2.04
$2.58 BGN 4.35
-53.10%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 BGN 1.95
$1.71 BGN 2.88
-32.75%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 BGN 0.97
$1.42 BGN 2.4
-59.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.8 BGN 3.03
$2.87 BGN 4.85
-37.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.58 BGN 4.35
$3.31 BGN 5.59
-22.05%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.42 BGN 2.39
$1.95 BGN 3.3
-27.18%
White Bread (500g)
$0.91 BGN 1.54
$1.22 BGN 2.06
-25.41%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.01
$2.02 BGN 3.4
-11.39%
Eggs
$2.88 BGN 4.86
$3.89 BGN 6.56
-25.96%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.2 BGN 13.83
$12.39 BGN 20.89
-33.82%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.63 BGN 11.19
$8.68 BGN 14.65
-23.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.21 BGN 17.23
$12.94 BGN 21.83
-21.10%
Apples (1kg)
$1.4 BGN 2.37
$1.92 BGN 3.24
-27.08%
Banana (1kg)
$2.12 BGN 3.57
$1.98 BGN 3.34
7.07%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.02 BGN 3.4
$2 BGN 3.37
1.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.14 BGN 3.6
$2.7 BGN 4.55
-20.74%
Potato (1kg)
$0.9 BGN 1.52
$1.11 BGN 1.87
-18.92%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 BGN 1.22
$1 BGN 1.7
-27.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.77 BGN 1.29
$1.23 BGN 2.08
-37.40%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 BGN 1.42
$0.67 BGN 1.12
25.37%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.63 BGN 6.12
$3.91 BGN 6.6
-7.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.26 BGN 7.19
$7.56 BGN 12.76
-43.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$1.05 BGN 1.78
-30.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 BGN 1.97
$1.79 BGN 3.03
-34.64%
🚌 Getting Around
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.85 BGN 1.43
$0.92 BGN 1.55
-7.61%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.9 BGN 45.37
$29.81 BGN 50.3
-9.76%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.13 BGN 1.91
$1.44 BGN 2.44
-21.53%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.12
$0.72 BGN 1.21
-8.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.06 BGN 22.04
$14.44 BGN 24.36
-9.56%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BGN 2.61
$1.58 BGN 2.66
-1.90%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.6K BGN 53.3K
$32.4K BGN 54.6K
-2.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.5K BGN 43K
$28.4K BGN 47.9K
-10.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.5 BGN 161
$151 BGN 256
-36.95%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.88 BGN 28.48
$18.24 BGN 30.77
-7.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$10.25 BGN 17.28
$15.3 BGN 25.8
-33.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$17.91 BGN 30.21
$43.56 BGN 73.5
-58.88%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.73 BGN 24.85
$21.71 BGN 36.62
-32.15%
Cinema Ticket
$6.01 BGN 10.14
$9.52 BGN 16.05
-36.87%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BGN 397
$642 BGN 1,082
-63.28%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,096 BGN 6,910
$9,168 BGN 15.5K
-55.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$28.98 BGN 48.89
$72.2 BGN 122
-59.87%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.76 BGN 70.5
$36.91 BGN 62.3
13.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$80.8 BGN 136
$108 BGN 182
-24.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.7 BGN 119
$121 BGN 203
-41.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$223 BGN 376
$690 BGN 1,163
-67.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$149 BGN 252
$503 BGN 848
-70.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$289 BGN 488
$1,298 BGN 2,189
-77.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$206 BGN 347
$906 BGN 1,528
-77.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$621 BGN 1,048
$4,073 BGN 6,871
-84.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,114 BGN 1,879
$2,544 BGN 4,292
-56.22%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Dimitrovgrad
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$607 BGN 1,024
$1,637 BGN 2,761
-62.91%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4
3.09
29.45%

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Last update for Dimitrovgrad: October 29, 2025

Last update for Sofia: October 28, 2025

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