Cost of Living Comparison Between Vidin and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Vidin and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Vidin is 29.7% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 40.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Vidin is 12.6% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 38.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.96 BGN 11.55
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-42.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.72 BGN 59.3
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-28.30%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.31 BGN 15.46
$8.76 BGN 14.54
6.28%
Cappuccino
$1.95 BGN 3.23
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-26.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.59 BGN 2.64
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-8.62%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-38.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.37 BGN 2.27
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-54.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 BGN 2.88
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-45.45%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.76 BGN 2.92
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-9.74%
White Bread (500g)
$0.73 BGN 1.21
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-38.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.45 BGN 2.40
$1.99 BGN 3.30
-27.14%
Eggs
$2.89 BGN 4.79
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-25.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.70 BGN 16.10
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-22.89%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.21 BGN 13.63
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-5.52%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.09 BGN 23.39
$13.28 BGN 22.04
6.10%
Apples (1kg)
$1.59 BGN 2.64
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-16.75%
Banana (1kg)
$1.84 BGN 3.05
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-2.13%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.94 BGN 3.23
$2.01 BGN 3.33
-3.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.23 BGN 3.70
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-19.20%
Potato (1kg)
$1.15 BGN 1.91
$1.11 BGN 1.84
3.60%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.01
$1.05 BGN 1.75
15.24%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.21 BGN 2.01
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 BGN 1.03
$0.68 BGN 1.13
-8.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.99 BGN 4.96
$3.91 BGN 6.50
-23.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.07 BGN 10.08
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-18.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.73
$1.04 BGN 1.73
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.14 BGN 1.88
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-36.67%
🚌 Getting Around
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.56 BGN 0.93
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-39.13%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$14.51 BGN 24.09
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-49.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 BGN 1.92
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-19.58%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.44 BGN 0.73
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-39.73%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.49 BGN 17.42
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-25.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.56 BGN 2.60
$1.55 BGN 2.58
0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.8K BGN 44.5K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
-15.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.6K BGN 44.2K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
-8.72%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$111 BGN 185
$153 BGN 253
-26.93%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.73 BGN 22.79
$17.79 BGN 29.53
-22.82%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.70 BGN 24.41
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-5.10%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.57 BGN 45.77
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-37.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.11 BGN 10.14
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-71.77%
Cinema Ticket
$5.91 BGN 9.82
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-36.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$449 BGN 745
$632 BGN 1,049
-29.04%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,776 BGN 7,928
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-47.30%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$72.5 BGN 120
$72.0 BGN 119
0.71%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.29 BGN 55.3
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-9.76%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60.0 BGN 99.5
$105 BGN 175
-43.10%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.8 BGN 147
$116 BGN 193
-23.76%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$213 BGN 353
$690 BGN 1,146
-69.16%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$138 BGN 229
$514 BGN 854
-73.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$358 BGN 594
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-71.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$288 BGN 478
$900 BGN 1,495
-68.00%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$959 BGN 1,592
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-77.64%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$694 BGN 1,153
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-76.74%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Vidin
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$696 BGN 1,155
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-59.18%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.3
3.09
39.16%

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

Last update for Vidin: April 13, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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