Cost of Living Comparison Between Silistra and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Silistra and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Silistra is 6.3% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 32.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Silistra is 12.3% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 38.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.77 BGN 18.17
$11.78 BGN 19.88
-8.57%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.35 BGN 42.77
$49.86 BGN 84.1
-49.16%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.02 BGN 15.22
$8.76 BGN 14.78
2.97%
Cappuccino
$1.75 BGN 2.95
$2.58 BGN 4.35
-32.17%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BGN 2.01
$1.71 BGN 2.88
-30.41%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.67 BGN 1.12
$1.42 BGN 2.4
-52.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 BGN 3.19
$2.87 BGN 4.85
-34.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 BGN 4.44
$3.31 BGN 5.59
-20.54%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 BGN 2.77
$1.95 BGN 3.3
-15.90%
White Bread (500g)
$0.93 BGN 1.57
$1.22 BGN 2.06
-23.77%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.32
$2.02 BGN 3.4
-2.48%
Eggs
$3.38 BGN 5.7
$3.89 BGN 6.56
-13.11%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.52 BGN 16.06
$12.39 BGN 20.89
-23.16%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.94 BGN 13.4
$8.68 BGN 14.65
-8.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.63 BGN 19.62
$12.94 BGN 21.83
-10.12%
Apples (1kg)
$1.94 BGN 3.27
$1.92 BGN 3.24
1.04%
Banana (1kg)
$2.06 BGN 3.47
$1.98 BGN 3.34
4.04%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 BGN 3.53
$2 BGN 3.37
4.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.47 BGN 4.16
$2.7 BGN 4.55
-8.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.44 BGN 2.43
$1.11 BGN 1.87
29.73%
Onion (1kg)
$1.36 BGN 2.29
$1 BGN 1.7
36.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.78
$1.23 BGN 2.08
-14.63%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BGN 1.29
$0.67 BGN 1.12
14.93%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BGN 6.18
$3.91 BGN 6.6
-6.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.05 BGN 11.89
$7.56 BGN 12.76
-6.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.96 BGN 1.63
$1.05 BGN 1.78
-8.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.8 BGN 3.04
$1.79 BGN 3.03
0.56%
🚌 Getting Around
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.61 BGN 1.02
$0.92 BGN 1.55
-33.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.27 BGN 44.31
$29.81 BGN 50.3
-11.88%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BGN 2.02
$1.44 BGN 2.44
-17.36%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.67 BGN 1.14
$0.72 BGN 1.21
-6.94%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.06 BGN 10.22
$14.44 BGN 24.36
-58.03%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BGN 2.59
$1.58 BGN 2.66
-2.53%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.2K BGN 54.4K
$32.4K BGN 54.6K
-0.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BGN 43.1K
$28.4K BGN 47.9K
-9.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.2 BGN 161
$151 BGN 256
-37.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.86 BGN 28.45
$18.24 BGN 30.77
-7.57%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.97 BGN 23.57
$15.3 BGN 25.8
-8.69%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.95 BGN 53.9
$43.56 BGN 73.5
-26.65%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.58 BGN 24.6
$21.71 BGN 36.62
-32.84%
Cinema Ticket
$7.29 BGN 12.3
$9.52 BGN 16.05
-23.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BGN 404
$642 BGN 1,082
-62.67%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,116 BGN 6,942
$9,168 BGN 15.5K
-55.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.4 BGN 100
$72.2 BGN 122
-17.77%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.79 BGN 50.3
$36.91 BGN 62.3
-19.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.6 BGN 121
$108 BGN 182
-33.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 BGN 122
$121 BGN 203
-39.84%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$239 BGN 404
$690 BGN 1,163
-65.31%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$209 BGN 353
$503 BGN 848
-58.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$346 BGN 584
$1,298 BGN 2,189
-73.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$251 BGN 423
$906 BGN 1,528
-72.28%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,494 BGN 2,521
$4,073 BGN 6,871
-63.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$967 BGN 1,631
$2,544 BGN 4,292
-62.00%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$735 BGN 1,240
$1,637 BGN 2,761
-55.07%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
3.09
47.90%

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Last update for Silistra: October 27, 2025

Last update for Sofia: October 28, 2025

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