8.0% above the Bulgaria average
Ranked #312 of 546 cities · More expensive than 42.9% of cities worldwide
Compared to Bulgaria average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | BGN 669/mo ≈ $392 | BGN 511/mo ≈ $299 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom | BGN 1,214/mo ≈ $711 | BGN 853/mo ≈ $500 | 24% |
Sofia has a composite cost index of 25.7 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 60 country PLI x 1 city factor
Sofia is average by global standards (ranked #312 of 546 cities). It is 8.0% more expensive than the Bulgaria average, based on 5 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is expensive. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Bulgaria earning BGN 97,792 gross take home BGN 6,822/month after tax (16.3% effective rate). See full Bulgaria tax calculator →
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