Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Lovech Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Lovech

😐 Solo nomad: Plovdiv is 7.5% more expensive than Lovech without rent, and 2.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Plovdiv is 2.2% more expensive than Lovech without rent, and 13.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.08 BGN 15.08
$11.94 BGN 19.81
-23.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$47.40 BGN 78.7
$34.72 BGN 57.6
36.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.53 BGN 14.17
$8.74 BGN 14.51
-2.40%
Cappuccino
$2.43 BGN 4.03
$0.91 BGN 1.51
167.03%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 BGN 2.47
$0.69 BGN 1.15
115.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$0.48 BGN 0.80
81.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.91 BGN 4.84
$1.08 BGN 1.79
169.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.90 BGN 4.81
$2.01 BGN 3.34
44.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.73 BGN 2.87
$1.94 BGN 3.22
-10.82%
White Bread (500g)
$1.02 BGN 1.69
$1.17 BGN 1.95
-12.82%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.18 BGN 3.61
$1.98 BGN 3.29
10.10%
Eggs
$3.37 BGN 5.60
$3.85 BGN 6.39
-12.47%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.63 BGN 19.31
$12.61 BGN 20.94
-7.77%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.68 BGN 12.74
$8.71 BGN 14.45
-11.83%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 BGN 20.26
$13.08 BGN 21.71
-6.65%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 BGN 2.59
$1.86 BGN 3.09
-16.13%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BGN 2.80
$1.98 BGN 3.28
-14.65%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.59 BGN 2.65
$1.92 BGN 3.18
-17.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.57 BGN 4.26
$2.71 BGN 4.49
-5.17%
Potato (1kg)
$0.99 BGN 1.64
$1.15 BGN 1.91
-13.91%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BGN 1.92
$1.00 BGN 1.66
15.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.74
$1.23 BGN 2.04
-14.63%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BGN 1.27
$0.68 BGN 1.13
13.24%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.50 BGN 5.81
$3.79 BGN 6.29
-7.65%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.25 BGN 12.03
$5.96 BGN 9.89
21.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 BGN 1.80
$1.05 BGN 1.74
3.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BGN 2.91
$1.82 BGN 3.02
-3.85%
🚌 Getting Around
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.57 BGN 0.95
$0.84 BGN 1.40
-32.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.20 BGN 46.81
$26.64 BGN 44.23
5.86%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.20 BGN 1.99
$1.45 BGN 2.40
-17.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 BGN 1.02
$0.66 BGN 1.10
-6.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.66 BGN 17.70
$14.27 BGN 23.68
-25.30%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.58 BGN 2.62
$1.56 BGN 2.59
1.28%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 54.4K
$32.4K BGN 53.7K
1.27%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.9K BGN 47.9K
$28.9K BGN 47.9K
-0.00%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.4 BGN 158
$154 BGN 255
-37.88%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.60 BGN 29.22
$18.36 BGN 30.47
-4.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.32 BGN 25.43
$15.04 BGN 24.97
1.86%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$37.00 BGN 61.4
$29.35 BGN 48.72
26.06%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.16 BGN 25.17
$14.92 BGN 24.77
1.61%
Cinema Ticket
$9.27 BGN 15.39
$9.71 BGN 16.11
-4.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$426 BGN 706
$638 BGN 1,059
-33.28%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,079 BGN 11.8K
$5,379 BGN 8,930
31.60%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.7 BGN 102
$70.4 BGN 117
-12.25%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.47 BGN 58.9
$36.24 BGN 60.2
-2.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$99.2 BGN 165
$109 BGN 181
-8.82%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$104 BGN 172
$117 BGN 194
-11.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$468 BGN 777
$288 BGN 478
62.43%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 BGN 557
$233 BGN 387
44.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$829 BGN 1,377
$464 BGN 770
78.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$599 BGN 994
$351 BGN 582
70.69%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,358 BGN 3,914
$1,409 BGN 2,339
67.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,530 BGN 2,540
$1,113 BGN 1,847
37.53%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Plovdiv
Lovech
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,120 BGN 1,859
$665 BGN 1,104
68.45%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.09
45.31%

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Last update for Plovdiv: April 12, 2026

Last update for Lovech: April 12, 2026

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