🇧🇬Cost of Living in Sofia
Bulgaria · Population: 1,307,000 · Cost Index: 28/100
Cost of Living in Sofia
Bulgaria · Europe
Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and largest city, set at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. It blends ancient history with a rapidly modernizing economy, and is one of the most affordable capitals in Europe.
1,307,000
Population
28
Cost Index
68
Safety Index
62
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,150 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$480.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$330.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$900.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$600.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$7.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$30.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$6.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.00Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.80Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.40Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.00Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$5.80Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.20Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$25.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.85Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.50Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.55Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.45Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$130.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$8.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$12.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$20.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$30.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$6.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$25.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$7.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.20Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$55.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$25.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$65.00Compare Sofia with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- BGN
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Cost Index
- 28/100
- Safety Index
- 68/100
- Quality of Life
- 62/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.