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

🙂 Solo nomad: Svishtov is 10.7% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 31.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Svishtov is 27.6% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 31.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.91 BGN 19.76
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-0.83%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.9 BGN 84.5
$49.82 BGN 82.7
2.21%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.99 BGN 14.92
$8.76 BGN 14.54
2.63%
Cappuccino
$2.34 BGN 3.88
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-12.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.80 BGN 2.99
$1.74 BGN 2.89
3.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 BGN 0.94
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-59.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.81 BGN 3.00
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-39.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 BGN 5.04
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-5.02%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.45 BGN 2.41
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-25.64%
White Bread (500g)
$0.86 BGN 1.43
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-27.12%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.82 BGN 3.02
$1.99 BGN 3.30
-8.54%
Eggs
$2.80 BGN 4.65
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-27.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.94 BGN 16.50
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-20.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.22 BGN 8.67
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-39.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.88 BGN 14.73
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-33.13%
Apples (1kg)
$1.50 BGN 2.49
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-21.47%
Banana (1kg)
$1.10 BGN 1.82
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-41.49%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.10 BGN 1.82
$2.01 BGN 3.33
-45.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.39 BGN 3.97
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-13.41%
Potato (1kg)
$0.69 BGN 1.15
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-37.84%
Onion (1kg)
$0.45 BGN 0.75
$1.05 BGN 1.75
-57.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.58 BGN 0.96
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-52.07%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 BGN 0.94
$0.68 BGN 1.13
-17.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.92 BGN 6.50
$3.91 BGN 6.50
0.26%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.90 BGN 9.80
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-21.23%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.72
$1.04 BGN 1.73
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BGN 1.98
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-33.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 BGN 1.43
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-6.52%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.28 BGN 43.62
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-9.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BGN 2.39
$1.43 BGN 2.37
0.70%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.13
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-6.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.05 BGN 23.32
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BGN 2.55
$1.55 BGN 2.58
-0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.1K BGN 53.2K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
0.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.3K BGN 48.6K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
0.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$149 BGN 247
$153 BGN 253
-2.42%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.08 BGN 30.02
$17.79 BGN 29.53
1.63%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.77 BGN 14.57
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-43.38%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.27 BGN 48.58
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-33.70%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.74 BGN 24.47
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-31.89%
Cinema Ticket
$9.07 BGN 15.05
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-2.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$637 BGN 1,057
$632 BGN 1,049
0.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,461 BGN 9,065
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-39.74%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 BGN 87.6
$72.0 BGN 119
-26.70%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.09 BGN 43.31
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-29.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.8 BGN 141
$105 BGN 175
-19.58%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.2 BGN 118
$116 BGN 193
-38.91%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$293 BGN 487
$690 BGN 1,146
-57.52%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$236 BGN 392
$514 BGN 854
-54.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$464 BGN 770
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-63.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$353 BGN 585
$900 BGN 1,495
-60.84%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,397 BGN 2,318
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-67.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,105 BGN 1,835
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-62.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Svishtov
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,315 BGN 2,182
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-22.90%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.09
3.09
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Last update for Svishtov: April 12, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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