Cost of Living Comparison Between Troyan and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Troyan and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Troyan is 9.3% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 34.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Troyan is 20.9% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 32.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.41 BGN 16.87
$11.84 BGN 19.18
-12.08%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.78 BGN 56.3
$49.57 BGN 80.3
-29.84%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.02 BGN 13.00
$9.02 BGN 14.61
-11.09%
Cappuccino
$1.51 BGN 2.45
$2.58 BGN 4.19
-41.47%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.50 BGN 2.43
$1.78 BGN 2.89
-15.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 BGN 1.38
$1.42 BGN 2.29
-40.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.43 BGN 2.31
$3.02 BGN 4.90
-52.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 BGN 2.82
$3.20 BGN 5.18
-45.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.67 BGN 2.71
$1.93 BGN 3.13
-13.47%
White Bread (500g)
$0.53 BGN 0.86
$1.20 BGN 1.95
-55.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.26 BGN 3.67
$1.97 BGN 3.19
14.72%
Eggs
$2.60 BGN 4.22
$3.86 BGN 6.25
-32.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.84 BGN 14.32
$12.46 BGN 20.18
-29.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.78 BGN 12.61
$8.34 BGN 13.51
-6.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.49 BGN 18.61
$12.89 BGN 20.88
-10.86%
Apples (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 1.95
$1.90 BGN 3.08
-36.32%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BGN 2.74
$1.90 BGN 3.07
-11.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.04
$1.98 BGN 3.21
-5.05%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.09 BGN 3.38
$2.74 BGN 4.45
-23.72%
Potato (1kg)
$0.91 BGN 1.48
$1.15 BGN 1.86
-20.87%
Onion (1kg)
$1.61 BGN 2.60
$1.06 BGN 1.72
51.89%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 BGN 1.64
$1.19 BGN 1.92
-15.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.11
$0.71 BGN 1.16
-4.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.46 BGN 5.61
$3.88 BGN 6.28
-10.82%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.52 BGN 12.19
$7.61 BGN 12.32
-1.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BGN 1.49
$1.10 BGN 1.78
-16.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BGN 1.93
$1.81 BGN 2.93
-34.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.89 BGN 1.44
$0.90 BGN 1.46
-1.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.71 BGN 43.26
$29.42 BGN 47.65
-9.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.97 BGN 1.57
$1.45 BGN 2.35
-33.10%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.67 BGN 1.08
$0.72 BGN 1.16
-6.94%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.24 BGN 16.58
$14.10 BGN 22.84
-27.38%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.44
$1.52 BGN 2.46
-0.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.8K BGN 51.5K
$32.3K BGN 52.3K
-1.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K BGN 42.3K
$29.1K BGN 47.1K
-10.13%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$102 BGN 164
$155 BGN 251
-34.53%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.59 BGN 28.49
$18.19 BGN 29.47
-3.30%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$12.24 BGN 19.83
$15.41 BGN 24.96
-20.57%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.02 BGN 47.02
$43.00 BGN 69.7
-32.51%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.82 BGN 24.01
$21.43 BGN 34.72
-30.84%
Cinema Ticket
$5.92 BGN 9.59
$9.26 BGN 15.00
-36.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$330 BGN 534
$628 BGN 1,017
-47.47%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,539 BGN 8,973
$9,102 BGN 14.7K
-39.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.5 BGN 86.7
$69.8 BGN 113
-23.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.03 BGN 47.02
$36.75 BGN 59.5
-21.01%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.8 BGN 121
$106 BGN 171
-29.09%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$119 BGN 192
$117 BGN 189
1.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$294 BGN 477
$681 BGN 1,103
-56.78%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$231 BGN 374
$500 BGN 810
-53.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$475 BGN 769
$1,288 BGN 2,087
-63.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$351 BGN 568
$896 BGN 1,452
-60.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,310 BGN 2,122
$4,198 BGN 6,802
-68.80%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,217 BGN 1,971
$2,909 BGN 4,712
-58.17%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Troyan
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$883 BGN 1,430
$1,707 BGN 2,765
-48.29%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3
3.09
-2.91%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Troyan: March 1, 2026

Last update for Sofia: March 2, 2026

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