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

🙂 Solo nomad: Vratsa is 30.9% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 32.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Vratsa is 27.6% cheaper than Sofia without rent, and 33.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.66 BGN 14.37
$12.01 BGN 19.94
-27.89%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.87 BGN 49.59
$49.82 BGN 82.7
-40.04%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.97 BGN 9.92
$8.76 BGN 14.54
-31.85%
Cappuccino
$2.47 BGN 4.10
$2.67 BGN 4.43
-7.49%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.44 BGN 2.40
$1.74 BGN 2.89
-17.24%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 BGN 1.50
$1.41 BGN 2.34
-35.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 BGN 2.87
$3.00 BGN 4.98
-42.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.40 BGN 3.98
$3.19 BGN 5.30
-24.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.38 BGN 2.29
$1.95 BGN 3.24
-29.23%
White Bread (500g)
$1.02 BGN 1.69
$1.18 BGN 1.96
-13.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.29
$1.99 BGN 3.30
-30.65%
Eggs
$3.15 BGN 5.23
$3.88 BGN 6.44
-18.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.46 BGN 15.71
$12.58 BGN 20.89
-24.80%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.92 BGN 9.82
$8.69 BGN 14.43
-31.88%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.69 BGN 19.40
$13.28 BGN 22.04
-11.97%
Apples (1kg)
$1.51 BGN 2.51
$1.91 BGN 3.18
-20.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.68 BGN 2.78
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-10.64%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.01
$2.01 BGN 3.33
-39.80%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.80 BGN 2.99
$2.76 BGN 4.57
-34.78%
Potato (1kg)
$1.03 BGN 1.72
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-7.21%
Onion (1kg)
$0.90 BGN 1.49
$1.05 BGN 1.75
-14.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-28.10%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.57 BGN 0.95
$0.68 BGN 1.13
-16.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.63 BGN 6.03
$3.91 BGN 6.50
-7.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.38 BGN 8.94
$7.49 BGN 12.43
-28.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.73
$1.04 BGN 1.73
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BGN 2.90
$1.80 BGN 2.99
-2.78%
🚌 Getting Around
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.61 BGN 1.02
$0.92 BGN 1.52
-33.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.62 BGN 29.25
$29.01 BGN 48.16
-39.26%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 BGN 1.51
$1.43 BGN 2.37
-36.36%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.07
$0.73 BGN 1.21
-10.96%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.51 BGN 10.81
$14.05 BGN 23.32
-53.67%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.57 BGN 2.60
$1.55 BGN 2.58
1.29%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 54.4K
$31.9K BGN 52.9K
2.94%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K BGN 47.4K
$29.2K BGN 48.4K
-2.01%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.7 BGN 159
$153 BGN 253
-37.25%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.76 BGN 21.18
$17.79 BGN 29.53
-28.27%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.89 BGN 24.71
$15.49 BGN 25.72
-3.87%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.04 BGN 39.90
$44.15 BGN 73.3
-45.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.04 BGN 24.97
$21.64 BGN 35.93
-30.50%
Cinema Ticket
$6.07 BGN 10.08
$9.33 BGN 15.49
-34.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$428 BGN 710
$632 BGN 1,049
-32.34%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,026 BGN 11.7K
$9,062 BGN 15.0K
-22.47%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.4 BGN 100
$72.0 BGN 119
-16.03%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.82 BGN 59.5
$36.89 BGN 61.2
-2.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 BGN 168
$105 BGN 175
-4.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$105 BGN 174
$116 BGN 193
-9.83%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 BGN 430
$690 BGN 1,146
-62.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$263 BGN 436
$514 BGN 854
-48.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$474 BGN 787
$1,271 BGN 2,110
-62.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$419 BGN 695
$900 BGN 1,495
-53.49%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,439 BGN 2,388
$4,288 BGN 7,119
-66.46%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$779 BGN 1,293
$2,986 BGN 4,956
-73.92%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Vratsa
Sofia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,138 BGN 1,889
$1,705 BGN 2,830
-33.26%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.09
45.31%

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Last update for Vratsa: April 13, 2026

Last update for Sofia: April 14, 2026

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