Cost of Living Comparison Between Sliven and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Sliven and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Sliven is 27.4% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 45% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sliven is 23.1% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 43.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.94 BGN 14.84
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-25.56%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.69 BGN 59.2
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-28.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.71 BGN 14.46
$8.76 BGN 14.54
-0.57%
Cappuccino
$1.85 BGN 3.07
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-30.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGN 2.13
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-26.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 BGN 1.43
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-39.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BGN 2.97
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-40.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.40 BGN 3.98
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-24.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.51
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-22.56%
White Bread (500g)
$0.79 BGN 1.31
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-33.05%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.51
$1.99 BGN 3.30
6.03%
Eggs
$2.20 BGN 3.66
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-43.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.34 BGN 13.84
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-33.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.48 BGN 9.10
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-36.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.70 BGN 11.13
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-49.55%
Apples (1kg)
$1.48 BGN 2.46
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-22.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.74
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-12.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.43 BGN 2.38
$2.01 BGN 3.33
-28.86%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.25 BGN 3.74
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-18.48%
Potato (1kg)
$0.48 BGN 0.79
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-56.76%
Onion (1kg)
$0.91 BGN 1.52
$1.05 BGN 1.75
-13.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 BGN 1.72
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-14.05%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 BGN 0.81
$0.68 BGN 1.13
-27.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 BGN 5.71
$3.91 BGN 6.50
-12.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.49 BGN 10.78
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-13.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.08 BGN 1.79
$1.04 BGN 1.73
3.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BGN 2.09
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-30.00%
🚌 Getting Around
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 BGN 1.12
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-26.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.84 BGN 59.5
$29.01 BGN 48.16
23.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.17 BGN 1.94
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-18.18%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BGN 1.27
$0.73 BGN 1.21
4.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.74 BGN 14.51
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-37.79%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.43 BGN 2.38
$1.55 BGN 2.58
-7.74%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.1K BGN 53.2K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
0.68%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.2K BGN 46.8K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
-3.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$88.9 BGN 148
$153 BGN 253
-41.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.06 BGN 29.98
$17.79 BGN 29.53
1.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$9.25 BGN 15.36
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-40.28%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.04 BGN 39.90
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-45.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.81 BGN 24.59
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-31.56%
Cinema Ticket
$5.88 BGN 9.76
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-36.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$429 BGN 712
$632 BGN 1,049
-32.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,074 BGN 11.7K
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-21.94%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.0 BGN 96.3
$72.0 BGN 119
-19.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.44 BGN 38.91
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-36.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.0 BGN 119
$105 BGN 175
-31.71%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.4 BGN 104
$116 BGN 193
-46.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$240 BGN 399
$690 BGN 1,146
-65.20%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$150 BGN 250
$514 BGN 854
-70.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$334 BGN 555
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-73.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$260 BGN 432
$900 BGN 1,495
-71.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,195 BGN 1,984
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-72.13%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$968 BGN 1,607
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-67.57%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sliven
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,394 BGN 2,314
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-18.23%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.25
3.09
37.54%

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Last update for Sliven: April 14, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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