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

🙂 Solo nomad: Kardzhali is 27.4% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 46% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kardzhali is 19.5% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 45.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.83 BGN 14.9
$11.78 BGN 19.88
-25.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.31 BGN 44.38
$49.86 BGN 84.1
-47.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.03 BGN 15.23
$8.76 BGN 14.78
3.08%
Cappuccino
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$2.58 BGN 4.35
-53.49%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 BGN 1.47
$1.71 BGN 2.88
-49.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 BGN 2.39
$1.42 BGN 2.4
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.61 BGN 2.72
$2.87 BGN 4.85
-43.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.34 BGN 2.26
$3.31 BGN 5.59
-59.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 BGN 3.2
$1.95 BGN 3.3
-2.56%
White Bread (500g)
$0.83 BGN 1.39
$1.22 BGN 2.06
-31.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.02
$2.02 BGN 3.4
-11.39%
Eggs
$3.18 BGN 5.37
$3.89 BGN 6.56
-18.25%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.34 BGN 20.81
$12.39 BGN 20.89
-0.40%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.63 BGN 14.55
$8.68 BGN 14.65
-0.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.99 BGN 21.92
$12.94 BGN 21.83
0.39%
Apples (1kg)
$1.82 BGN 3.07
$1.92 BGN 3.24
-5.21%
Banana (1kg)
$1.92 BGN 3.24
$1.98 BGN 3.34
-3.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.01 BGN 3.39
$2 BGN 3.37
0.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.23 BGN 3.77
$2.7 BGN 4.55
-17.41%
Potato (1kg)
$0.93 BGN 1.56
$1.11 BGN 1.87
-16.22%
Onion (1kg)
$1.01 BGN 1.7
$1 BGN 1.7
1.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.82 BGN 1.39
$1.23 BGN 2.08
-33.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.67 BGN 1.12
$0.67 BGN 1.12
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BGN 6.38
$3.91 BGN 6.6
-3.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.63 BGN 12.86
$7.56 BGN 12.76
0.93%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.08 BGN 1.83
$1.05 BGN 1.78
2.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BGN 2.94
$1.79 BGN 3.03
-2.23%
🚌 Getting Around
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 BGN 0.47
$0.92 BGN 1.55
-69.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.75 BGN 14.75
$29.81 BGN 50.3
-70.65%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.04 BGN 1.76
$1.44 BGN 2.44
-27.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.12
$0.72 BGN 1.21
-8.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.42 BGN 24.33
$14.44 BGN 24.36
-0.14%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 BGN 2.49
$1.58 BGN 2.66
-6.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
$32.4K BGN 54.6K
1.27%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.3K BGN 47.7K
$28.4K BGN 47.9K
-0.30%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$61.7 BGN 104
$151 BGN 256
-59.30%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.05 BGN 30.45
$18.24 BGN 30.77
-1.04%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$5.88 BGN 9.92
$15.3 BGN 25.8
-61.57%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.21 BGN 49.27
$43.56 BGN 73.5
-32.94%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.66 BGN 24.74
$21.71 BGN 36.62
-32.47%
Cinema Ticket
$9.29 BGN 15.67
$9.52 BGN 16.05
-2.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$634 BGN 1,070
$642 BGN 1,082
-1.11%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,159 BGN 15.5K
$9,168 BGN 15.5K
-0.10%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.64 BGN 49.99
$72.2 BGN 122
-58.96%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$17.59 BGN 29.68
$36.91 BGN 62.3
-52.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$47.36 BGN 79.9
$108 BGN 182
-55.99%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.4 BGN 149
$121 BGN 203
-26.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$120 BGN 203
$690 BGN 1,163
-82.59%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$117 BGN 197
$503 BGN 848
-76.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$240 BGN 404
$1,298 BGN 2,189
-81.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$203 BGN 342
$906 BGN 1,528
-77.61%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,175 BGN 1,982
$4,073 BGN 6,871
-71.15%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$898 BGN 1,516
$2,544 BGN 4,292
-64.69%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,574 BGN 2,655
$1,637 BGN 2,761
-3.83%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.1
3.09
0.32%

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Last update for Kardzhali: October 29, 2025

Last update for Sofia: October 28, 2025

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