Is Plovdiv more expensive than Stara Zagora?

Plovdiv is 19.9% more expensive than Stara Zagora overall. Rent is 61.8% higher, groceries 25.4% more expensive, and restaurants 14.5% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Stara Zagora or Plovdiv?

Stara Zagora has a purchasing power index of 99.5 while Plovdiv has 81.3 (NYC = 100). Stara Zagora offers better purchasing power.

Stara Zagora vs Plovdiv: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Category	🇧🇬 Stara Zagora	🇧🇬 Plovdiv	Difference
Cost of Living	33.6	40.3	+19.9%
Rent	6.8	11.0	+61.8%
Groceries	34.3	43.0	+25.4%
Restaurants	34.4	39.4	+14.5%
Purchasing Power	99.5	81.3	-18.3%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.