Cheapest priced cityRuse$761 essentials/mo
Priciest priced citySofia$1,301 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$434across 5 priced cities
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City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruse | $761 | $305 | $359 | $121 | $201 | $118 | $16 | $998 |
| Plovdiv | $901 | $390 | $543 | $134 | $218 | $130 | $29 | $1,142 |
| Burgas | $989 | $421 | $524 | $131 | $282 | $120 | $35 | $1,016 |
| Varna | $1,075 | $450 | $586 | $148 | $266 | $182 | $29 | $1,208 |
| Sofia | $1,301 | $602 | $787 | $152 | $342 | $176 | $29 | $1,707 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
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