Cost of Living Comparison Between Kazanlak and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Kazanlak and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Kazanlak is 23.1% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 37.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kazanlak is 37% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 37.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.71 BGN 17.88
$11.84 BGN 19.77
-9.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.74 BGN 58.0
$49.57 BGN 82.8
-29.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.07 BGN 13.48
$9.02 BGN 15.06
-10.53%
Cappuccino
$1.68 BGN 2.80
$2.58 BGN 4.32
-34.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.45 BGN 2.42
$1.78 BGN 2.98
-18.54%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90 BGN 1.50
$1.42 BGN 2.36
-36.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.74 BGN 2.91
$3.02 BGN 5.05
-42.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.57 BGN 4.30
$3.20 BGN 5.34
-19.69%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.72 BGN 2.87
$1.93 BGN 3.23
-10.88%
White Bread (500g)
$0.94 BGN 1.57
$1.20 BGN 2.01
-21.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.54 BGN 2.56
$1.97 BGN 3.29
-21.83%
Eggs
$2.73 BGN 4.56
$3.86 BGN 6.44
-29.27%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.24 BGN 15.42
$12.46 BGN 20.80
-25.84%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.64 BGN 12.76
$8.34 BGN 13.93
-8.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.66 BGN 14.46
$12.89 BGN 21.52
-32.82%
Apples (1kg)
$1.31 BGN 2.20
$1.90 BGN 3.17
-31.05%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 BGN 2.85
$1.90 BGN 3.17
-10.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 BGN 3.12
$1.98 BGN 3.31
-5.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.03 BGN 3.38
$2.74 BGN 4.58
-25.91%
Potato (1kg)
$1.06 BGN 1.76
$1.15 BGN 1.91
-7.83%
Onion (1kg)
$0.86 BGN 1.44
$1.06 BGN 1.77
-18.87%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGN 0.95
$1.19 BGN 1.98
-52.10%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$0.71 BGN 1.19
-4.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.46 BGN 5.77
$3.88 BGN 6.48
-10.82%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.41 BGN 9.04
$7.61 BGN 12.70
-28.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.22 BGN 2.04
$1.10 BGN 1.84
10.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 BGN 1.92
$1.81 BGN 3.02
-36.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.62 BGN 1.04
$0.90 BGN 1.50
-31.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$13.20 BGN 22.04
$29.42 BGN 49.12
-55.13%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.37 BGN 2.29
$1.45 BGN 2.42
-5.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.10
$0.72 BGN 1.20
-8.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.54 BGN 17.60
$14.10 BGN 23.55
-25.25%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.50 BGN 2.51
$1.52 BGN 2.53
-1.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.7K BGN 41.2K
$32.3K BGN 53.9K
-23.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGN 29.5K
$29.1K BGN 48.6K
-39.20%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$102 BGN 170
$155 BGN 259
-34.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.79 BGN 24.69
$18.19 BGN 30.38
-18.69%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.33 BGN 18.92
$15.41 BGN 25.74
-26.48%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.40 BGN 39.07
$43.00 BGN 71.8
-45.58%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.84 BGN 24.78
$21.43 BGN 35.79
-30.75%
Cinema Ticket
$6.03 BGN 10.06
$9.26 BGN 15.46
-34.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$233 BGN 390
$628 BGN 1,048
-62.84%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,352 BGN 3,928
$9,102 BGN 15.2K
-74.16%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.80 BGN 64.8
$69.8 BGN 117
-44.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.24 BGN 32.13
$36.75 BGN 61.4
-47.65%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.1 BGN 124
$106 BGN 176
-29.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.8 BGN 125
$117 BGN 195
-36.04%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$359 BGN 599
$681 BGN 1,137
-47.33%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$239 BGN 400
$500 BGN 835
-52.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$699 BGN 1,167
$1,288 BGN 2,151
-45.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$360 BGN 601
$896 BGN 1,497
-59.84%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,260 BGN 2,104
$4,198 BGN 7,011
-70.00%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,033 BGN 1,724
$2,909 BGN 4,858
-64.50%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,527 BGN 2,551
$1,707 BGN 2,851
-10.52%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
3.09
10.03%

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

Last update for Kazanlak: March 2, 2026

Last update for Sofia: March 2, 2026

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