Cost of Living Comparison Between Vratsa and Sofia Cost of Living Comparison Between Vratsa and Sofia

🙂 Solo nomad: Vratsa is 28.6% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 33.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Vratsa is 20.9% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 33.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.95 BGN 14.50
$11.84 BGN 19.18
-24.41%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.92 BGN 48.47
$49.57 BGN 80.3
-39.64%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.05 BGN 9.81
$9.02 BGN 14.61
-32.93%
Cappuccino
$2.51 BGN 4.06
$2.58 BGN 4.19
-2.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 BGN 2.36
$1.78 BGN 2.89
-17.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90 BGN 1.46
$1.42 BGN 2.29
-36.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 BGN 2.83
$3.02 BGN 4.90
-42.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.41 BGN 3.90
$3.20 BGN 5.18
-24.69%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BGN 2.28
$1.93 BGN 3.13
-26.94%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 BGN 1.73
$1.20 BGN 1.95
-10.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.35 BGN 2.18
$1.97 BGN 3.19
-31.47%
Eggs
$3.26 BGN 5.28
$3.86 BGN 6.25
-15.54%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.29 BGN 15.05
$12.46 BGN 20.18
-25.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.96 BGN 9.66
$8.34 BGN 13.51
-28.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.69 BGN 18.94
$12.89 BGN 20.88
-9.31%
Apples (1kg)
$1.52 BGN 2.46
$1.90 BGN 3.08
-20.00%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BGN 2.74
$1.90 BGN 3.07
-11.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.17 BGN 1.89
$1.98 BGN 3.21
-40.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.75 BGN 2.83
$2.74 BGN 4.45
-36.13%
Potato (1kg)
$1.04 BGN 1.68
$1.15 BGN 1.86
-9.57%
Onion (1kg)
$0.87 BGN 1.41
$1.06 BGN 1.72
-17.92%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.92 BGN 1.49
$1.19 BGN 1.92
-22.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 BGN 0.99
$0.71 BGN 1.16
-14.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.50 BGN 5.67
$3.88 BGN 6.28
-9.79%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.39 BGN 8.74
$7.61 BGN 12.32
-29.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 BGN 1.76
$1.10 BGN 1.78
-0.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.78 BGN 2.89
$1.81 BGN 2.93
-1.66%
🚌 Getting Around
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.61 BGN 0.99
$0.90 BGN 1.46
-32.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.55 BGN 28.43
$29.42 BGN 47.65
-40.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 BGN 1.47
$1.45 BGN 2.35
-37.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.05
$0.72 BGN 1.16
-9.72%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.42 BGN 10.40
$14.10 BGN 22.84
-54.47%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 BGN 2.58
$1.52 BGN 2.46
4.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.9K BGN 51.7K
$32.3K BGN 52.3K
-1.13%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.1K BGN 45.5K
$29.1K BGN 47.1K
-3.44%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$97.6 BGN 158
$155 BGN 251
-37.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.07 BGN 21.18
$18.19 BGN 29.47
-28.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.03 BGN 24.34
$15.41 BGN 24.96
-2.47%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.75 BGN 38.48
$43.00 BGN 69.7
-44.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.95 BGN 24.21
$21.43 BGN 34.72
-30.24%
Cinema Ticket
$5.81 BGN 9.41
$9.26 BGN 15.00
-37.26%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$421 BGN 681
$628 BGN 1,017
-33.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,111 BGN 11.5K
$9,102 BGN 14.7K
-21.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.2 BGN 97.5
$69.8 BGN 113
-13.82%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.27 BGN 57.1
$36.75 BGN 59.5
-4.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 BGN 164
$106 BGN 171
-3.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 BGN 173
$117 BGN 189
-8.76%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$258 BGN 419
$681 BGN 1,103
-62.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$263 BGN 425
$500 BGN 810
-47.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$473 BGN 766
$1,288 BGN 2,087
-63.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$427 BGN 692
$896 BGN 1,452
-52.36%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,448 BGN 2,347
$4,198 BGN 6,802
-65.50%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$779 BGN 1,261
$2,909 BGN 4,712
-73.23%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,120 BGN 1,814
$1,707 BGN 2,765
-34.39%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.09
45.31%

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

Last update for Vratsa: February 28, 2026

Last update for Sofia: March 2, 2026

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