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

🙂 Solo nomad: Kardzhali is 23% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 48.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kardzhali is 19.2% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 44.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.68 BGN 14.41
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-27.73%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.92 BGN 44.69
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-45.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.07 BGN 15.06
$8.76 BGN 14.54
3.54%
Cappuccino
$1.21 BGN 2.01
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-54.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.79 BGN 1.32
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-54.60%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.40 BGN 2.32
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-0.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.70 BGN 2.82
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-43.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGN 2.12
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-59.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.80 BGN 2.99
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-7.69%
White Bread (500g)
$0.76 BGN 1.27
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-35.59%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 BGN 2.92
$1.99 BGN 3.30
-11.56%
Eggs
$3.04 BGN 5.04
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-21.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.59 BGN 20.91
$12.58 BGN 20.89
0.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.75 BGN 14.53
$8.69 BGN 14.43
0.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.12 BGN 21.78
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-1.20%
Apples (1kg)
$1.82 BGN 3.02
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-4.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.93 BGN 3.20
$1.88 BGN 3.12
2.66%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.02 BGN 3.35
$2.01 BGN 3.33
0.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.24 BGN 3.71
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-18.84%
Potato (1kg)
$0.94 BGN 1.56
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-15.32%
Onion (1kg)
$1.00 BGN 1.66
$1.05 BGN 1.75
-4.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.82 BGN 1.37
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-32.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGN 1.19
$0.68 BGN 1.13
5.88%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.94 BGN 6.54
$3.91 BGN 6.50
0.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.61 BGN 7.65
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-38.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.73
$1.04 BGN 1.73
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.76 BGN 2.92
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-2.22%
🚌 Getting Around
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 BGN 0.46
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-69.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.88 BGN 14.74
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-69.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.03 BGN 1.72
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-27.97%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.72 BGN 1.19
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-1.37%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.05 BGN 23.32
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BGN 2.55
$1.55 BGN 2.58
-0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 54.5K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
3.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.0K BGN 48.2K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
-0.44%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.5 BGN 104
$153 BGN 253
-59.03%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.33 BGN 30.43
$17.79 BGN 29.53
3.04%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$6.04 BGN 10.03
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-61.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.06 BGN 49.90
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-31.91%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.99 BGN 24.88
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-30.73%
Cinema Ticket
$9.62 BGN 15.96
$9.33 BGN 15.49
3.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$644 BGN 1,069
$632 BGN 1,049
1.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,191 BGN 15.3K
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
1.42%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.39 BGN 48.80
$72.0 BGN 119
-59.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.02 BGN 29.91
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-51.15%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$47.12 BGN 78.2
$105 BGN 175
-55.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.7 BGN 147
$116 BGN 193
-23.87%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$118 BGN 196
$690 BGN 1,146
-82.91%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$119 BGN 197
$514 BGN 854
-76.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$237 BGN 393
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-81.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$203 BGN 337
$900 BGN 1,495
-77.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,175 BGN 1,950
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-72.61%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$907 BGN 1,505
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-69.64%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kardzhali
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,363 BGN 2,263
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-20.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.1
3.09
0.32%

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Last update for Kardzhali: April 12, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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