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

😐 Solo nomad: Samokov is 6.1% more expensive than Plovdiv without rent, and 8.1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Samokov is 4.4% more expensive than Plovdiv without rent, and 8.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.21 BGN 16.54
$9.08 BGN 14.70
12.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.60 BGN 67.4
$46.61 BGN 75.5
-10.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.96 BGN 16.13
$8.74 BGN 14.15
13.96%
Cappuccino
$1.96 BGN 3.17
$2.37 BGN 3.85
-17.30%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 BGN 2.21
$1.50 BGN 2.43
-8.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.06 BGN 1.72
$0.86 BGN 1.40
23.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.87 BGN 3.03
$2.92 BGN 4.74
-35.96%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BGN 4.67
$2.99 BGN 4.84
-3.68%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.02 BGN 3.27
$1.73 BGN 2.81
16.76%
White Bread (500g)
$1.03 BGN 1.67
$1.07 BGN 1.73
-3.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.82 BGN 4.57
$2.10 BGN 3.40
34.29%
Eggs
$3.80 BGN 6.15
$3.33 BGN 5.39
14.11%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.12 BGN 21.25
$11.71 BGN 18.97
12.04%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.37 BGN 13.56
$7.64 BGN 12.37
9.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.78 BGN 20.71
$12.08 BGN 19.57
5.79%
Apples (1kg)
$1.64 BGN 2.66
$1.56 BGN 2.53
5.13%
Banana (1kg)
$2.24 BGN 3.63
$1.76 BGN 2.85
27.27%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.10 BGN 3.40
$1.66 BGN 2.68
26.51%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.85 BGN 4.61
$2.47 BGN 4.01
15.38%
Potato (1kg)
$1.16 BGN 1.88
$0.99 BGN 1.60
17.17%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.23
$1.16 BGN 1.88
18.97%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 BGN 1.97
$1.08 BGN 1.75
12.96%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.21
$0.78 BGN 1.26
-3.85%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BGN 6.13
$3.59 BGN 5.81
5.57%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.32 BGN 11.86
$7.10 BGN 11.51
3.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 BGN 2.02
$1.09 BGN 1.76
14.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 BGN 2.64
$1.73 BGN 2.81
-5.78%
🚌 Getting Around
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.85 BGN 1.38
$0.60 BGN 0.97
41.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.85 BGN 43.50
$27.93 BGN 45.25
-3.87%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BGN 1.93
$1.21 BGN 1.96
-1.65%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.61 BGN 0.99
$0.66 BGN 1.07
-7.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.98 BGN 19.41
$10.48 BGN 16.97
14.31%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.58 BGN 2.56
$1.53 BGN 2.48
3.27%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.0K BGN 59.9K
$32.4K BGN 52.5K
14.12%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.0K BGN 55.0K
$28.7K BGN 46.5K
18.45%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$117 BGN 189
$96.9 BGN 157
20.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.42 BGN 28.22
$17.77 BGN 28.78
-1.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.06 BGN 21.15
$15.29 BGN 24.78
-14.58%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.21 BGN 47.32
$37.43 BGN 60.6
-21.96%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.63 BGN 23.71
$14.90 BGN 24.14
-1.81%
Cinema Ticket
$7.29 BGN 11.81
$9.28 BGN 15.04
-21.44%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$323 BGN 523
$425 BGN 688
-23.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,494 BGN 8,900
$6,953 BGN 11.3K
-20.99%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.14 BGN 71.5
$59.8 BGN 96.8
-26.16%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.35 BGN 47.55
$34.78 BGN 56.3
-15.61%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$127 BGN 205
$99.6 BGN 161
27.11%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.2 BGN 123
$105 BGN 170
-27.36%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$291 BGN 472
$471 BGN 764
-38.25%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$230 BGN 373
$334 BGN 540
-30.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$470 BGN 762
$824 BGN 1,334
-42.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$358 BGN 579
$616 BGN 998
-41.95%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,572 BGN 2,546
$2,358 BGN 3,819
-33.33%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,041 BGN 1,687
$1,504 BGN 2,437
-30.78%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Samokov
Plovdiv
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$736 BGN 1,192
$1,148 BGN 1,859
-35.89%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.1
4.49
13.59%

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

Last update for Samokov: March 1, 2026

Last update for Plovdiv: March 2, 2026

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