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 34.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Silistra is 28.9% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 38.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.71 BGN 17.78
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-10.82%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.05 BGN 41.59
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-49.72%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.77 BGN 14.56
$8.76 BGN 14.54
0.11%
Cappuccino
$1.78 BGN 2.96
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-33.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 BGN 1.94
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-32.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 BGN 1.17
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-50.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 BGN 3.26
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-34.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 BGN 4.37
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-17.55%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.70 BGN 2.83
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-12.82%
White Bread (500g)
$0.95 BGN 1.58
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-19.49%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.98 BGN 3.28
$1.99 BGN 3.30
-0.50%
Eggs
$3.38 BGN 5.62
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-12.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.37 BGN 15.56
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-25.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.14 BGN 13.51
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-6.33%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.65 BGN 19.33
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-12.27%
Apples (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.13
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-1.57%
Banana (1kg)
$2.13 BGN 3.53
$1.88 BGN 3.12
13.30%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.06 BGN 3.42
$2.01 BGN 3.33
2.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.53 BGN 4.20
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-8.33%
Potato (1kg)
$1.51 BGN 2.51
$1.11 BGN 1.84
36.04%
Onion (1kg)
$1.37 BGN 2.27
$1.05 BGN 1.75
30.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 BGN 1.68
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-16.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.83 BGN 1.38
$0.68 BGN 1.13
22.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.54 BGN 5.88
$3.91 BGN 6.50
-9.46%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.33 BGN 8.85
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-28.84%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.96 BGN 1.60
$1.04 BGN 1.73
-7.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 BGN 2.88
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-3.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.57 BGN 0.95
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-38.04%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.10 BGN 43.33
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-10.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.16 BGN 1.92
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-18.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.67 BGN 1.12
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-8.22%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.87 BGN 9.74
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-58.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.51
$1.55 BGN 2.58
-2.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.0K BGN 53.2K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
0.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.0K BGN 43.2K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
-10.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.5 BGN 158
$153 BGN 253
-37.44%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.44 BGN 27.29
$17.79 BGN 29.53
-7.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.02 BGN 23.27
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-9.49%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.84 BGN 52.9
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-27.88%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.06 BGN 24.99
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-30.41%
Cinema Ticket
$6.88 BGN 11.43
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-26.26%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BGN 398
$632 BGN 1,049
-62.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,108 BGN 6,820
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-54.67%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.5 BGN 100
$72.0 BGN 119
-16.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.68 BGN 49.27
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-19.54%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70.0 BGN 116
$105 BGN 175
-33.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.0 BGN 118
$116 BGN 193
-39.03%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$234 BGN 389
$690 BGN 1,146
-66.07%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$207 BGN 344
$514 BGN 854
-59.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$349 BGN 579
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-72.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$258 BGN 429
$900 BGN 1,495
-71.33%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Silistra
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$752 BGN 1,248
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-55.91%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
3.09
47.90%

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Last update for Silistra: April 13, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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