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

🙂 Solo nomad: Dobrich is 11.1% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 36% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Dobrich is 24.6% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 37.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.05 BGN 11.70
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-41.30%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.17 BGN 48.42
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-41.45%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.14 BGN 16.83
$8.76 BGN 14.54
15.75%
Cappuccino
$1.75 BGN 2.91
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-34.46%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.80 BGN 1.33
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-54.02%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.45 BGN 0.75
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-68.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.95 BGN 3.23
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-35.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.98 BGN 4.95
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-6.58%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.90 BGN 3.15
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-2.56%
White Bread (500g)
$0.86 BGN 1.43
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-27.12%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.83 BGN 4.70
$1.99 BGN 3.30
42.21%
Eggs
$3.36 BGN 5.58
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-13.40%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.68 BGN 11.09
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-46.90%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.51 BGN 14.13
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-2.07%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.17 BGN 21.87
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-0.83%
Apples (1kg)
$1.60 BGN 2.66
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-16.23%
Banana (1kg)
$2.24 BGN 3.72
$1.88 BGN 3.12
19.15%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.10 BGN 3.49
$2.01 BGN 3.33
4.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.81 BGN 4.67
$2.76 BGN 4.57
1.81%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BGN 1.97
$1.11 BGN 1.84
7.21%
Onion (1kg)
$1.41 BGN 2.35
$1.05 BGN 1.75
34.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BGN 2.12
$1.21 BGN 2.01
4.96%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 BGN 0.89
$0.68 BGN 1.13
-20.59%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.37 BGN 5.60
$3.91 BGN 6.50
-13.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.87 BGN 9.75
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-21.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.98 BGN 1.62
$1.04 BGN 1.73
-5.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.62 BGN 2.69
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-10.00%
🚌 Getting Around
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.73 BGN 1.22
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-20.65%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.41 BGN 43.84
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-8.96%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 BGN 2.00
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-15.38%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.61 BGN 1.01
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-16.44%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.72 BGN 19.45
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-16.58%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.48 BGN 2.46
$1.55 BGN 2.58
-4.52%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.0K BGN 53.0K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
0.29%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.6K BGN 57.4K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
18.60%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$52.3 BGN 86.8
$153 BGN 253
-65.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.29 BGN 28.71
$17.79 BGN 29.53
-2.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.41 BGN 22.26
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-13.43%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.40 BGN 42.17
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-42.47%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.85 BGN 24.65
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-31.38%
Cinema Ticket
$4.69 BGN 7.79
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-49.73%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$322 BGN 535
$632 BGN 1,049
-49.00%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,421 BGN 8,999
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-40.18%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.34 BGN 73.6
$72.0 BGN 119
-38.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.25 BGN 48.55
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-20.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$116 BGN 192
$105 BGN 175
9.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$52.6 BGN 87.3
$116 BGN 193
-54.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$295 BGN 490
$690 BGN 1,146
-57.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$231 BGN 384
$514 BGN 854
-55.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$472 BGN 783
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-62.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$357 BGN 592
$900 BGN 1,495
-60.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Dobrich
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,054 BGN 1,750
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-38.16%
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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