Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Kardzhali Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Kardzhali

😐 Solo nomad: Plovdiv is 24.3% more expensive than Kardzhali without rent, and 49.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Plovdiv is 12.9% more expensive than Kardzhali without rent, and 51% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.95 BGN 15.1
$8.83 BGN 14.9
1.36%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$47.01 BGN 79.3
$26.31 BGN 44.38
78.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.72 BGN 14.72
$9.03 BGN 15.23
-3.43%
Cappuccino
$2.48 BGN 4.18
$1.2 BGN 2.03
106.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 BGN 2.46
$0.87 BGN 1.47
67.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.9 BGN 1.52
$1.42 BGN 2.39
-36.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.97 BGN 5.01
$1.61 BGN 2.72
84.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 BGN 4.9
$1.34 BGN 2.26
117.16%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 BGN 2.94
$1.9 BGN 3.2
-8.42%
White Bread (500g)
$1.03 BGN 1.73
$0.83 BGN 1.39
24.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.73
$1.79 BGN 3.02
23.46%
Eggs
$3.49 BGN 5.89
$3.18 BGN 5.37
9.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.72 BGN 19.76
$12.34 BGN 20.81
-5.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.66 BGN 12.92
$8.63 BGN 14.55
-11.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.12 BGN 20.45
$12.99 BGN 21.92
-6.70%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 BGN 2.63
$1.82 BGN 3.07
-14.29%
Banana (1kg)
$1.74 BGN 2.94
$1.92 BGN 3.24
-9.37%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.78
$2.01 BGN 3.39
-17.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.55 BGN 4.3
$2.23 BGN 3.77
14.35%
Potato (1kg)
$0.99 BGN 1.67
$0.93 BGN 1.56
6.45%
Onion (1kg)
$1.1 BGN 1.86
$1.01 BGN 1.7
8.91%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.77
$0.82 BGN 1.39
28.05%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.82 BGN 1.39
$0.67 BGN 1.12
22.39%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.46 BGN 5.84
$3.79 BGN 6.38
-8.71%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.29 BGN 12.3
$7.63 BGN 12.86
-4.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 BGN 1.74
$1.08 BGN 1.83
-4.63%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 BGN 3.07
$1.75 BGN 2.94
4.00%
🚌 Getting Around
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.57 BGN 0.96
$0.28 BGN 0.47
103.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.1 BGN 47.39
$8.75 BGN 14.75
221.14%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.17 BGN 1.97
$1.04 BGN 1.76
12.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.09
$0.66 BGN 1.12
-1.52%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.63 BGN 17.93
$14.42 BGN 24.33
-26.28%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.58 BGN 2.67
$1.47 BGN 2.49
7.48%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.7K BGN 55.2K
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
-0.29%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.9K BGN 48.7K
$28.3K BGN 47.7K
2.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$94.4 BGN 159
$61.7 BGN 104
53.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.11 BGN 30.55
$18.05 BGN 30.45
0.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.07 BGN 25.42
$5.88 BGN 9.92
156.29%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$37.3 BGN 62.9
$29.21 BGN 49.27
27.70%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.74 BGN 24.86
$14.66 BGN 24.74
0.55%
Cinema Ticket
$8.89 BGN 14.99
$9.29 BGN 15.67
-4.31%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$424 BGN 715
$634 BGN 1,070
-33.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,888 BGN 11.6K
$9,159 BGN 15.5K
-24.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 BGN 101
$29.64 BGN 49.99
101.59%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36 BGN 60.7
$17.59 BGN 29.68
104.66%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$100 BGN 169
$47.36 BGN 79.9
111.09%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 BGN 179
$88.4 BGN 149
20.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$478 BGN 807
$120 BGN 203
298.43%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$338 BGN 570
$117 BGN 197
190.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$839 BGN 1,415
$240 BGN 404
250.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$599 BGN 1,011
$203 BGN 342
195.53%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,423 BGN 4,087
$1,175 BGN 1,982
106.19%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,562 BGN 2,636
$898 BGN 1,516
73.89%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Plovdiv
Kardzhali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,084 BGN 1,829
$1,574 BGN 2,655
-31.12%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.1
44.84%

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

Last update for Plovdiv: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kardzhali: October 29, 2025

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