Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Vidin Cost of Living Comparison Between Plovdiv and Vidin

😐 Solo nomad: Plovdiv is 32.4% more expensive than Vidin without rent, and 32.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Plovdiv is 10.9% more expensive than Vidin without rent, and 29.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.08 BGN 15.16
$7.13 BGN 11.90
27.35%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.61 BGN 77.8
$34.94 BGN 58.3
33.40%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.74 BGN 14.59
$9.27 BGN 15.48
-5.72%
Cappuccino
$2.37 BGN 3.96
$2.01 BGN 3.35
17.91%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.50 BGN 2.51
$1.54 BGN 2.58
-2.60%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 BGN 1.44
$0.92 BGN 1.54
-6.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.92 BGN 4.88
$1.31 BGN 2.19
122.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 BGN 4.99
$1.73 BGN 2.89
72.83%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.73 BGN 2.89
$1.82 BGN 3.04
-4.95%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 BGN 1.79
$0.73 BGN 1.22
46.58%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.10 BGN 3.51
$1.46 BGN 2.44
43.84%
Eggs
$3.33 BGN 5.56
$2.87 BGN 4.79
16.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.71 BGN 19.55
$9.66 BGN 16.13
21.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.64 BGN 12.75
$8.10 BGN 13.53
-5.68%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.08 BGN 20.17
$14.24 BGN 23.78
-15.17%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 BGN 2.60
$1.63 BGN 2.72
-4.29%
Banana (1kg)
$1.76 BGN 2.94
$1.92 BGN 3.21
-8.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.66 BGN 2.77
$1.93 BGN 3.21
-13.99%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.47 BGN 4.13
$2.28 BGN 3.81
8.33%
Potato (1kg)
$0.99 BGN 1.65
$1.15 BGN 1.92
-13.91%
Onion (1kg)
$1.16 BGN 1.94
$1.27 BGN 2.12
-8.66%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.08 BGN 1.80
$1.15 BGN 1.92
-6.09%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.78 BGN 1.30
$0.62 BGN 1.04
25.81%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.59 BGN 5.99
$2.92 BGN 4.87
22.95%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.10 BGN 11.86
$6.02 BGN 10.05
17.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 BGN 1.82
$1.08 BGN 1.80
0.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 BGN 2.89
$1.15 BGN 1.92
50.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.60 BGN 1.00
$0.60 BGN 1.01
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.93 BGN 46.64
$14.78 BGN 24.69
88.97%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 BGN 2.02
$1.21 BGN 2.03
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.10
$0.44 BGN 0.74
50.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.48 BGN 17.50
$10.52 BGN 17.56
-0.38%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGN 2.56
$1.57 BGN 2.62
-2.55%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K BGN 54.2K
$26.7K BGN 44.6K
21.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.7K BGN 47.9K
$26.4K BGN 44.1K
8.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.9 BGN 162
$112 BGN 188
-13.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.77 BGN 29.67
$13.60 BGN 22.71
30.66%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.29 BGN 25.54
$14.72 BGN 24.58
3.87%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$37.43 BGN 62.5
$27.98 BGN 46.72
33.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.90 BGN 24.88
$6.38 BGN 10.65
133.54%
Cinema Ticket
$9.28 BGN 15.50
$5.80 BGN 9.69
60.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$425 BGN 710
$443 BGN 740
-4.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,953 BGN 11.6K
$4,778 BGN 7,980
45.51%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 BGN 99.8
$73.7 BGN 123
-18.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.78 BGN 58.1
$33.97 BGN 56.7
2.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$99.6 BGN 166
$60.0 BGN 100
66.11%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$105 BGN 175
$89.0 BGN 149
17.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$471 BGN 787
$209 BGN 349
125.72%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$334 BGN 557
$140 BGN 234
138.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$824 BGN 1,376
$357 BGN 596
130.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$616 BGN 1,029
$285 BGN 476
116.34%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,358 BGN 3,937
$941 BGN 1,572
150.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,504 BGN 2,512
$688 BGN 1,149
118.75%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Plovdiv
Vidin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,148 BGN 1,917
$714 BGN 1,192
60.72%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
4.3
4.42%

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

Last update for Plovdiv: March 2, 2026

Last update for Vidin: March 2, 2026

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