Cost of Living Comparison Between Targovishte and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Targovishte and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Targovishte is 32.9% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 38.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Targovishte is 22.2% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 35.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.67 BGN 14.48
$11.84 BGN 19.77
-26.77%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.54 BGN 69.4
$49.57 BGN 82.8
-16.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BGN 14.47
$9.02 BGN 15.06
-3.88%
Cappuccino
$2.47 BGN 4.13
$2.58 BGN 4.32
-4.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.45 BGN 2.42
$1.78 BGN 2.98
-18.54%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92 BGN 1.54
$1.42 BGN 2.36
-35.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.94 BGN 4.91
$3.02 BGN 5.05
-2.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 BGN 4.86
$3.20 BGN 5.34
-9.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 BGN 2.69
$1.93 BGN 3.23
-16.58%
White Bread (500g)
$0.79 BGN 1.32
$1.20 BGN 2.01
-34.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.68
$1.97 BGN 3.29
12.18%
Eggs
$2.82 BGN 4.71
$3.86 BGN 6.44
-26.94%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.65 BGN 14.45
$12.46 BGN 20.80
-30.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.71 BGN 9.53
$8.34 BGN 13.93
-31.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.07 BGN 15.15
$12.89 BGN 21.52
-29.64%
Apples (1kg)
$1.53 BGN 2.55
$1.90 BGN 3.17
-19.47%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BGN 2.83
$1.90 BGN 3.17
-11.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.62 BGN 2.70
$1.98 BGN 3.31
-18.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.57 BGN 4.29
$2.74 BGN 4.58
-6.20%
Potato (1kg)
$1.02 BGN 1.71
$1.15 BGN 1.91
-11.30%
Onion (1kg)
$1.10 BGN 1.84
$1.06 BGN 1.77
3.77%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.92 BGN 1.53
$1.19 BGN 1.98
-22.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.57 BGN 0.96
$0.71 BGN 1.19
-19.72%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.47 BGN 5.80
$3.88 BGN 6.48
-10.57%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.19 BGN 10.33
$7.61 BGN 12.70
-18.66%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$1.10 BGN 1.84
-33.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 BGN 1.75
$1.81 BGN 3.02
-41.99%
🚌 Getting Around
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 BGN 1.44
$0.90 BGN 1.50
-4.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.37 BGN 44.03
$29.42 BGN 49.12
-10.37%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 BGN 2.02
$1.45 BGN 2.42
-16.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BGN 0.86
$0.72 BGN 1.20
-27.78%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.80 BGN 18.04
$14.10 BGN 23.55
-23.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 BGN 2.66
$1.52 BGN 2.53
4.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.5K BGN 54.2K
$32.3K BGN 53.9K
0.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.3K BGN 33.9K
$29.1K BGN 48.6K
-30.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$59.6 BGN 99.5
$155 BGN 259
-61.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.01 BGN 15.05
$18.19 BGN 30.38
-50.47%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$12.84 BGN 21.44
$15.41 BGN 25.74
-16.68%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$17.75 BGN 29.65
$43.00 BGN 71.8
-58.72%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.68 BGN 39.55
$21.43 BGN 35.79
10.50%
Cinema Ticket
$4.86 BGN 8.11
$9.26 BGN 15.46
-47.52%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$428 BGN 715
$628 BGN 1,048
-31.81%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,564 BGN 9,292
$9,102 BGN 15.2K
-38.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.1 BGN 100
$69.8 BGN 117
-14.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.64 BGN 59.5
$36.75 BGN 61.4
-3.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$92.9 BGN 155
$106 BGN 176
-11.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 BGN 179
$117 BGN 195
-8.55%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$150 BGN 250
$681 BGN 1,137
-77.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$236 BGN 395
$500 BGN 835
-52.75%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGN 628
$1,288 BGN 2,151
-70.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$351 BGN 586
$896 BGN 1,497
-60.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,408 BGN 2,352
$4,198 BGN 7,011
-66.46%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,203 BGN 2,009
$2,909 BGN 4,858
-58.64%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Targovishte
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,330 BGN 2,221
$1,707 BGN 2,851
-22.09%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.09
45.31%

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Last update for Targovishte: March 3, 2026

Last update for Sofia: March 2, 2026

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