Cost of Living Comparison Between Kyustendil and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Kyustendil and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Kyustendil is 43.5% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 41.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kyustendil is 33.3% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 42.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.31 BGN 16.70
$11.84 BGN 19.18
-12.92%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.10 BGN 56.9
$49.57 BGN 80.3
-29.19%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.28 BGN 8.55
$9.02 BGN 14.61
-41.46%
Cappuccino
$1.49 BGN 2.42
$2.58 BGN 4.19
-42.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BGN 1.82
$1.78 BGN 2.89
-36.52%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.09
$1.42 BGN 2.29
-52.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.16 BGN 1.88
$3.02 BGN 4.90
-61.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.44 BGN 2.33
$3.20 BGN 5.18
-55.00%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.70 BGN 2.75
$1.93 BGN 3.13
-11.92%
White Bread (500g)
$0.69 BGN 1.12
$1.20 BGN 1.95
-42.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.34 BGN 3.79
$1.97 BGN 3.19
18.78%
Eggs
$3.33 BGN 5.39
$3.86 BGN 6.25
-13.73%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.93 BGN 11.23
$12.46 BGN 20.18
-44.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.19 BGN 6.79
$8.34 BGN 13.51
-49.76%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.52 BGN 12.18
$12.89 BGN 20.88
-41.66%
Apples (1kg)
$0.74 BGN 1.20
$1.90 BGN 3.08
-61.05%
Banana (1kg)
$1.93 BGN 3.12
$1.90 BGN 3.07
1.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.19 BGN 1.94
$1.98 BGN 3.21
-39.90%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.67 BGN 2.71
$2.74 BGN 4.45
-39.05%
Potato (1kg)
$0.67 BGN 1.08
$1.15 BGN 1.86
-41.74%
Onion (1kg)
$0.58 BGN 0.93
$1.06 BGN 1.72
-45.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.62 BGN 1.00
$1.19 BGN 1.92
-47.90%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.65 BGN 1.05
$0.71 BGN 1.16
-8.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.63 BGN 5.88
$3.88 BGN 6.28
-6.44%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.13 BGN 6.69
$7.61 BGN 12.32
-45.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BGN 1.49
$1.10 BGN 1.78
-16.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGN 1.11
$1.81 BGN 2.93
-61.88%
🚌 Getting Around
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 BGN 1.39
$0.90 BGN 1.46
-4.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.78 BGN 43.38
$29.42 BGN 47.65
-8.97%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.20 BGN 1.94
$1.45 BGN 2.35
-17.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.07
$0.72 BGN 1.16
-8.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.92 BGN 19.31
$14.10 BGN 22.84
-15.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.44
$1.52 BGN 2.46
-0.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$14.6K BGN 23.6K
$32.3K BGN 52.3K
-54.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$13.6K BGN 22.0K
$29.1K BGN 47.1K
-53.33%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$102 BGN 166
$155 BGN 251
-34.01%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.65 BGN 28.59
$18.19 BGN 29.47
-2.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$12.91 BGN 20.92
$15.41 BGN 24.96
-16.22%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.01 BGN 48.61
$43.00 BGN 69.7
-30.21%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.69 BGN 23.80
$21.43 BGN 34.72
-31.45%
Cinema Ticket
$4.06 BGN 6.58
$9.26 BGN 15.00
-56.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$118 BGN 191
$628 BGN 1,017
-81.19%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,517 BGN 8,938
$9,102 BGN 14.7K
-39.38%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$34.70 BGN 56.2
$69.8 BGN 113
-50.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.98 BGN 46.95
$36.75 BGN 59.5
-21.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$62.4 BGN 101
$106 BGN 171
-40.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$47.55 BGN 77.0
$117 BGN 189
-59.35%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$289 BGN 467
$681 BGN 1,103
-57.63%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 BGN 376
$500 BGN 810
-53.59%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$479 BGN 775
$1,288 BGN 2,087
-62.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$349 BGN 566
$896 BGN 1,452
-61.05%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,393 BGN 2,256
$4,198 BGN 6,802
-66.82%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,135 BGN 1,839
$2,909 BGN 4,712
-60.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kyustendil
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$683 BGN 1,107
$1,707 BGN 2,765
-59.96%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.85
3.09
24.60%

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

Last update for Kyustendil: March 1, 2026

Last update for Sofia: March 2, 2026

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