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Cost of Living Comparison Between Kardzhali and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Kardzhali and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Kardzhali is 22.9% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 49.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kardzhali is 30.4% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 44.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.92 BGN 14.54
$12.01 BGN 19.58
-25.73%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.52 BGN 43.22
$49.18 BGN 80.2
-46.08%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.05 BGN 14.74
$8.81 BGN 14.37
2.72%
Cappuccino
$1.21 BGN 1.97
$2.64 BGN 4.30
-54.17%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 BGN 1.41
$1.73 BGN 2.82
-50.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.40 BGN 2.28
$1.42 BGN 2.32
-1.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.60 BGN 2.61
$2.94 BGN 4.79
-45.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 BGN 2.07
$3.30 BGN 5.37
-61.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.82 BGN 2.97
$1.89 BGN 3.09
-3.70%
White Bread (500g)
$0.78 BGN 1.27
$1.17 BGN 1.91
-33.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.82 BGN 2.97
$2.00 BGN 3.26
-9.00%
Eggs
$3.20 BGN 5.22
$3.89 BGN 6.34
-17.74%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.39 BGN 20.20
$12.63 BGN 20.59
-1.90%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.66 BGN 14.12
$8.42 BGN 13.73
2.85%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.27 BGN 21.64
$13.18 BGN 21.48
0.68%
Apples (1kg)
$1.83 BGN 2.98
$1.90 BGN 3.09
-3.68%
Banana (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.21
$1.91 BGN 3.11
3.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.01 BGN 3.28
$1.93 BGN 3.14
4.15%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.16 BGN 3.52
$2.76 BGN 4.51
-21.74%
Potato (1kg)
$0.90 BGN 1.46
$1.16 BGN 1.89
-22.41%
Onion (1kg)
$1.05 BGN 1.71
$1.06 BGN 1.73
-0.94%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.83 BGN 1.35
$1.22 BGN 1.99
-31.97%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 BGN 1.14
$0.72 BGN 1.17
-2.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.73 BGN 6.09
$3.78 BGN 6.16
-1.32%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.53 BGN 10.64
$7.35 BGN 11.98
-11.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 BGN 1.71
$1.05 BGN 1.72
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BGN 2.94
$1.74 BGN 2.84
4.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 BGN 0.45
$0.98 BGN 1.60
-71.43%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.61 BGN 14.04
$29.51 BGN 48.11
-70.82%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.04 BGN 1.69
$1.43 BGN 2.33
-27.27%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.72 BGN 1.17
$0.73 BGN 1.19
-1.37%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.90 BGN 22.66
$14.33 BGN 23.36
-3.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BGN 2.52
$1.52 BGN 2.47
1.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K BGN 52.7K
$32.1K BGN 52.4K
0.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.2K BGN 47.5K
$29.0K BGN 47.2K
0.74%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.1 BGN 101
$149 BGN 243
-58.39%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.37 BGN 29.94
$17.76 BGN 28.95
3.43%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$5.75 BGN 9.37
$15.42 BGN 25.14
-62.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.94 BGN 47.18
$44.01 BGN 71.7
-34.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.82 BGN 24.15
$22.03 BGN 35.90
-32.73%
Cinema Ticket
$9.57 BGN 15.59
$9.31 BGN 15.17
2.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$638 BGN 1,040
$643 BGN 1,049
-0.81%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,144 BGN 14.9K
$9,058 BGN 14.8K
0.95%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.30 BGN 47.76
$70.9 BGN 116
-58.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$17.86 BGN 29.11
$36.39 BGN 59.3
-50.92%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$47.32 BGN 77.1
$107 BGN 175
-55.94%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$90.2 BGN 147
$120 BGN 195
-24.80%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$116 BGN 190
$684 BGN 1,115
-83.00%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$116 BGN 189
$518 BGN 845
-77.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$232 BGN 377
$1,254 BGN 2,044
-81.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$203 BGN 331
$902 BGN 1,470
-77.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,187 BGN 1,935
$4,070 BGN 6,634
-70.83%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$897 BGN 1,462
$2,665 BGN 4,344
-66.34%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,553 BGN 2,531
$1,652 BGN 2,692
-6.00%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.1
3.09
0.32%

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Last update for Kardzhali: January 13, 2026

Last update for Sofia: January 11, 2026

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