Plovdiv ranks 2nd of 5 priced cities in Bulgaria on cost — $901 a month in essentials, 18% above Ruse, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,142 covers that 1.3×. 101.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at oblast level. PM2.5 averages 13.1 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 3°C, Jul 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $390 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $543 |
| Groceries | $134 |
| Dining out | $218 |
| Utilities | $130 |
| Local transport | $29 |
| Essentials / mo | $901 |
| Avg net salary | $1,142 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $668 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $896 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Plovdiv, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.90 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $46.08 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.93 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.64 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.62 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.49 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.58 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.82 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.21 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.25 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.74 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.76 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.53 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.63 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.09 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.76 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.58 |
| Monthly transit pass | $29.11 |
| Taxi start | $1.40 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.67 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.62 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $114.52 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $15.61 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $18.63 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $41.37 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.31 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Plovdiv has 101.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (oblast level). That is the lowest of the 6 Bulgaria cities we track. Bulgaria's national figure is 105.4, so Plovdiv runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.9°C | -0.2°C | 77% | 56% | 46 mm |
| Feb | 6.1°C | 3.3°C | 74% | 55% | 37 mm |
| Mar | 8.9°C | 6.5°C | 69% | 58% | 55 mm |
| Apr | 13.8°C | 12.1°C | 63% | 48% | 47 mm |
| May | 18.4°C | 18°C | 65% | 54% | 52 mm |
| Jun | 23.3°C | 24.2°C | 61% | 45% | 57 mm |
| Jul | 26.2°C | 27.2°C | 53% | 26% | 29 mm |
| Aug | 26.1°C | 26.9°C | 52% | 26% | 25 mm |
| Sep | 21.2°C | 21°C | 59% | 39% | 31 mm |
| Oct | 14.7°C | 13.5°C | 69% | 44% | 36 mm |
| Nov | 9.3°C | 7.4°C | 78% | 60% | 47 mm |
| Dec | 4.9°C | 2.2°C | 81% | 55% | 50 mm |
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