Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Samokov Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Samokov

😐 Solo nomad: Plovdiv is 8.4% more expensive than Samokov without rent, and 9.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Plovdiv is 2.6% more expensive than Samokov without rent, and 11.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.95 BGN 15.1
$10.52 BGN 17.74
-14.92%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$47.01 BGN 79.3
$41.51 BGN 70
13.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.72 BGN 14.72
$9.85 BGN 16.61
-11.47%
Cappuccino
$2.48 BGN 4.18
$1.94 BGN 3.28
27.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 BGN 2.46
$1.35 BGN 2.28
8.15%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.9 BGN 1.52
$1.05 BGN 1.78
-14.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.97 BGN 5.01
$1.95 BGN 3.28
52.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 BGN 4.9
$2.9 BGN 4.89
0.34%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 BGN 2.94
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-9.84%
White Bread (500g)
$1.03 BGN 1.73
$1.06 BGN 1.8
-2.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.73
$2.75 BGN 4.65
-19.64%
Eggs
$3.49 BGN 5.89
$3.74 BGN 6.32
-6.68%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.72 BGN 19.76
$13.2 BGN 22.27
-11.21%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.66 BGN 12.92
$8.28 BGN 13.97
-7.49%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.12 BGN 20.45
$12.8 BGN 21.59
-5.31%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 BGN 2.63
$1.61 BGN 2.71
-3.11%
Banana (1kg)
$1.74 BGN 2.94
$2.23 BGN 3.76
-21.97%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.78
$1.99 BGN 3.36
-17.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.55 BGN 4.3
$2.83 BGN 4.77
-9.89%
Potato (1kg)
$0.99 BGN 1.67
$1.2 BGN 2.02
-17.50%
Onion (1kg)
$1.1 BGN 1.86
$1.37 BGN 2.31
-19.71%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.77
$1.22 BGN 2.05
-13.93%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.82 BGN 1.39
$0.8 BGN 1.34
2.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.46 BGN 5.84
$3.65 BGN 6.16
-5.21%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.29 BGN 12.3
$6.7 BGN 11.3
8.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 BGN 1.74
$1.21 BGN 2.04
-14.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 BGN 3.07
$1.6 BGN 2.7
13.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.57 BGN 0.96
$0.9 BGN 1.52
-36.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.1 BGN 47.39
$26.67 BGN 44.99
5.36%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.17 BGN 1.97
$1.2 BGN 2.02
-2.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.09
$0.65 BGN 1.1
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.63 BGN 17.93
$11.61 BGN 19.59
-8.44%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.58 BGN 2.67
$1.51 BGN 2.54
4.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.7K BGN 55.2K
$37.1K BGN 62.6K
-11.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.9K BGN 48.7K
$34.6K BGN 58.4K
-16.59%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$94.4 BGN 159
$120 BGN 203
-21.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.11 BGN 30.55
$17.31 BGN 29.2
4.62%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.07 BGN 25.42
$13.34 BGN 22.51
12.97%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$37.3 BGN 62.9
$29.89 BGN 50.4
24.79%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.74 BGN 24.86
$14.53 BGN 24.51
1.45%
Cinema Ticket
$8.89 BGN 14.99
$7.21 BGN 12.16
23.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$424 BGN 715
$329 BGN 556
28.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,888 BGN 11.6K
$5,352 BGN 9,028
28.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 BGN 101
$44.79 BGN 75.6
33.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36 BGN 60.7
$29.33 BGN 49.48
22.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$100 BGN 169
$129 BGN 218
-22.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 BGN 179
$77.6 BGN 131
37.04%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$478 BGN 807
$295 BGN 497
62.24%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$338 BGN 570
$229 BGN 387
47.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$839 BGN 1,415
$472 BGN 797
77.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$599 BGN 1,011
$361 BGN 609
66.12%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,423 BGN 4,087
$1,254 BGN 2,115
93.24%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,562 BGN 2,636
$1,257 BGN 2,121
24.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Plovdiv
Samokov
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,084 BGN 1,829
$740 BGN 1,248
46.51%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
5.1
-11.96%

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

Last update for Plovdiv: October 29, 2025

Last update for Samokov: October 28, 2025

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