Cost of Living Comparison Between Dobrich and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Dobrich and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Dobrich is 19.1% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 36.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Dobrich is 27% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 38.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.11 BGN 11.99
$11.78 BGN 19.88
-39.64%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.83 BGN 50.3
$49.86 BGN 84.1
-40.17%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.16 BGN 17.14
$8.76 BGN 14.78
15.98%
Cappuccino
$1.8 BGN 3.03
$2.58 BGN 4.35
-30.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 BGN 1.38
$1.71 BGN 2.88
-52.05%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 BGN 0.75
$1.42 BGN 2.4
-69.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.94 BGN 3.27
$2.87 BGN 4.85
-32.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 BGN 5.11
$3.31 BGN 5.59
-8.46%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.88 BGN 3.17
$1.95 BGN 3.3
-3.59%
White Bread (500g)
$0.89 BGN 1.51
$1.22 BGN 2.06
-27.05%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.84 BGN 4.79
$2.02 BGN 3.4
40.59%
Eggs
$3.26 BGN 5.49
$3.89 BGN 6.56
-16.20%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.52 BGN 10.99
$12.39 BGN 20.89
-47.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.36 BGN 14.11
$8.68 BGN 14.65
-3.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.87 BGN 21.71
$12.94 BGN 21.83
-0.54%
Apples (1kg)
$1.66 BGN 2.8
$1.92 BGN 3.24
-13.54%
Banana (1kg)
$2.19 BGN 3.69
$1.98 BGN 3.34
10.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.01 BGN 3.4
$2 BGN 3.37
0.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.78 BGN 4.7
$2.7 BGN 4.55
2.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.2 BGN 2.02
$1.11 BGN 1.87
8.11%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.32
$1 BGN 1.7
38.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BGN 2.15
$1.23 BGN 2.08
3.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 BGN 0.95
$0.67 BGN 1.12
-16.42%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.39 BGN 5.72
$3.91 BGN 6.6
-13.30%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.67 BGN 11.26
$7.56 BGN 12.76
-11.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 BGN 1.7
$1.05 BGN 1.78
-3.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 BGN 2.84
$1.79 BGN 3.03
-6.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.74 BGN 1.24
$0.92 BGN 1.55
-19.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.36 BGN 44.46
$29.81 BGN 50.3
-11.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 BGN 2.04
$1.44 BGN 2.44
-15.97%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 BGN 1.05
$0.72 BGN 1.21
-13.89%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.59 BGN 19.55
$14.44 BGN 24.36
-19.74%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.45 BGN 2.45
$1.58 BGN 2.66
-8.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
$32.4K BGN 54.6K
1.23%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.4K BGN 58K
$28.4K BGN 47.9K
21.16%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$52.5 BGN 88.6
$151 BGN 256
-65.34%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.7 BGN 29.85
$18.24 BGN 30.77
-2.96%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.25 BGN 22.35
$15.3 BGN 25.8
-13.40%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.19 BGN 44.17
$43.56 BGN 73.5
-39.88%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.64 BGN 24.69
$21.71 BGN 36.62
-32.57%
Cinema Ticket
$4.76 BGN 8.03
$9.52 BGN 16.05
-50.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$319 BGN 538
$642 BGN 1,082
-50.30%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,374 BGN 9,065
$9,168 BGN 15.5K
-41.38%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.7 BGN 73.7
$72.2 BGN 122
-39.49%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.76 BGN 50.2
$36.91 BGN 62.3
-19.37%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$116 BGN 195
$108 BGN 182
7.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$54 BGN 91.1
$121 BGN 203
-55.19%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$288 BGN 486
$690 BGN 1,163
-58.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$236 BGN 399
$503 BGN 848
-52.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$480 BGN 810
$1,298 BGN 2,189
-63.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$356 BGN 601
$906 BGN 1,528
-60.65%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,310 BGN 2,210
$4,073 BGN 6,871
-67.84%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,213 BGN 2,047
$2,544 BGN 4,292
-52.32%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,049 BGN 1,770
$1,637 BGN 2,761
-35.88%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.85
3.09
56.96%

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

Last update for Dobrich: October 27, 2025

Last update for Sofia: October 28, 2025

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