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

🙂 Solo nomad: Kazanlak is 19.3% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 37.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kazanlak is 20.5% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 39.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.44 BGN 17.33
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-13.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.76 BGN 57.7
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-30.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.78 BGN 12.92
$8.76 BGN 14.54
-11.19%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BGN 2.75
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-38.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.48 BGN 2.46
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-14.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90 BGN 1.50
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-36.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.74 BGN 2.88
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-42.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.60 BGN 4.31
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-18.50%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.73 BGN 2.87
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-11.28%
White Bread (500g)
$1.00 BGN 1.66
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-15.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.55 BGN 2.57
$1.99 BGN 3.30
-22.11%
Eggs
$2.66 BGN 4.41
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-31.44%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.20 BGN 15.27
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-26.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.68 BGN 12.74
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-11.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 BGN 14.70
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-33.28%
Apples (1kg)
$1.35 BGN 2.23
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-29.32%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.73
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-12.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 BGN 3.07
$2.01 BGN 3.33
-7.96%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.09 BGN 3.47
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-24.28%
Potato (1kg)
$1.00 BGN 1.66
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-9.91%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGN 1.35
$1.05 BGN 1.75
-22.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 BGN 1.01
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-49.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BGN 1.22
$0.68 BGN 1.13
8.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.48 BGN 5.78
$3.91 BGN 6.50
-11.00%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.39 BGN 8.95
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-28.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.22 BGN 2.03
$1.04 BGN 1.73
17.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 BGN 1.90
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-36.11%
🚌 Getting Around
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.62 BGN 1.03
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-32.61%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$13.08 BGN 21.71
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-54.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.38 BGN 2.29
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-3.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.71 BGN 1.18
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-2.74%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.49 BGN 17.41
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-25.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.50 BGN 2.48
$1.55 BGN 2.58
-3.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.2K BGN 41.8K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
-21.04%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGN 29.3K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
-39.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$100.0 BGN 166
$153 BGN 253
-34.49%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$15.01 BGN 24.91
$17.79 BGN 29.53
-15.63%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.06 BGN 18.36
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-28.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.82 BGN 39.54
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-46.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.71 BGN 24.41
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-32.02%
Cinema Ticket
$5.75 BGN 9.55
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-38.37%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$234 BGN 389
$632 BGN 1,049
-62.94%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,355 BGN 3,909
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-74.01%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.86 BGN 62.9
$72.0 BGN 119
-47.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.10 BGN 31.71
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-48.22%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$73.7 BGN 122
$105 BGN 175
-30.06%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.9 BGN 124
$116 BGN 193
-35.71%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$352 BGN 584
$690 BGN 1,146
-49.04%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$235 BGN 390
$514 BGN 854
-54.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$720 BGN 1,196
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-43.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$358 BGN 595
$900 BGN 1,495
-60.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,263 BGN 2,096
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-70.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,036 BGN 1,720
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-65.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kazanlak
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,543 BGN 2,561
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-9.52%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
3.09
10.03%

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Last update for Kazanlak: April 12, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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