Cost of Living Comparison Between Sofia and Svishtov Cost of Living Comparison Between Sofia and Svishtov

😐 Solo nomad: Sofia is 44.7% more expensive than Svishtov without rent, and 49.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sofia is 16.2% more expensive than Svishtov without rent, and 42.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.84 BGN 19.18
$11.88 BGN 19.24
-0.34%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.57 BGN 80.3
$49.77 BGN 80.6
-0.40%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.02 BGN 14.61
$9.11 BGN 14.76
-0.99%
Cappuccino
$2.58 BGN 4.19
$2.32 BGN 3.75
11.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.78 BGN 2.89
$1.79 BGN 2.90
-0.56%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 BGN 2.29
$0.61 BGN 0.99
132.79%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.02 BGN 4.90
$1.82 BGN 2.95
65.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.20 BGN 5.18
$2.92 BGN 4.73
9.59%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.93 BGN 3.13
$1.49 BGN 2.41
29.53%
White Bread (500g)
$1.20 BGN 1.95
$0.91 BGN 1.47
31.87%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.19
$1.73 BGN 2.80
13.87%
Eggs
$3.86 BGN 6.25
$2.75 BGN 4.45
40.36%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.46 BGN 20.18
$9.92 BGN 16.07
25.60%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.34 BGN 13.51
$5.35 BGN 8.67
55.89%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.89 BGN 20.88
$8.87 BGN 14.36
45.32%
Apples (1kg)
$1.90 BGN 3.08
$1.50 BGN 2.43
26.67%
Banana (1kg)
$1.90 BGN 3.07
$1.14 BGN 1.85
66.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.98 BGN 3.21
$1.14 BGN 1.84
73.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.74 BGN 4.45
$2.34 BGN 3.79
17.09%
Potato (1kg)
$1.15 BGN 1.86
$0.69 BGN 1.12
66.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.06 BGN 1.72
$0.49 BGN 0.79
116.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.19 BGN 1.92
$0.60 BGN 0.97
98.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BGN 1.16
$0.61 BGN 0.99
16.39%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.88 BGN 6.28
$3.88 BGN 6.29
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Wine (Bottle)
$7.61 BGN 12.32
$6.63 BGN 10.75
14.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.10 BGN 1.78
$1.08 BGN 1.75
1.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BGN 2.93
$1.17 BGN 1.89
54.70%
🚌 Getting Around
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.90 BGN 1.46
$0.86 BGN 1.39
4.65%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.42 BGN 47.65
$26.89 BGN 43.56
9.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.45 BGN 2.35
$1.49 BGN 2.42
-2.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.72 BGN 1.16
$0.70 BGN 1.14
2.86%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.10 BGN 22.84
$14.21 BGN 23.02
-0.77%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.52 BGN 2.46
$1.48 BGN 2.40
2.70%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K BGN 52.3K
$32.5K BGN 52.6K
-0.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.1K BGN 47.1K
$28.5K BGN 46.1K
2.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 BGN 251
$145 BGN 234
7.12%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.19 BGN 29.47
$17.79 BGN 28.83
2.25%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.41 BGN 24.96
$9.11 BGN 14.76
69.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.00 BGN 69.7
$29.92 BGN 48.47
43.72%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.43 BGN 34.72
$14.68 BGN 23.78
45.98%
Cinema Ticket
$9.26 BGN 15.00
$8.81 BGN 14.28
5.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$628 BGN 1,017
$624 BGN 1,011
0.62%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,102 BGN 14.7K
$5,496 BGN 8,904
65.60%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$69.8 BGN 113
$53.0 BGN 85.9
31.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.75 BGN 59.5
$26.15 BGN 42.36
40.54%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$106 BGN 171
$83.9 BGN 136
25.82%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$117 BGN 189
$72.1 BGN 117
62.35%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$681 BGN 1,103
$294 BGN 476
131.78%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$500 BGN 810
$236 BGN 383
111.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,288 BGN 2,087
$476 BGN 770
170.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$896 BGN 1,452
$354 BGN 574
152.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,198 BGN 6,802
$1,376 BGN 2,229
205.20%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,909 BGN 4,712
$1,151 BGN 1,865
152.61%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sofia
Svishtov
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,707 BGN 2,765
$1,330 BGN 2,155
28.31%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.09
3.09
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Last update for Sofia: March 2, 2026

Last update for Svishtov: February 28, 2026

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