Common information

Capital
Sofia
Language
Bulgarian
Currency
Bulgarian Lev
Population
7,364,570
Phone code
+359

Cost of living and prices in Bulgaria

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre356USD/month
in city centre462USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre590USD/month
in city centre852USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people10 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people40 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc9 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre3 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion2 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre1 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre1 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre2 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg1 USD
FoodRice white1 kg2 USD
FoodEggs12 pc3 USD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg10 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg7 USD
FruitsApples1 kg2 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg2 USD
FruitsOranges1 kg2 USD
FoodPotato1 kg1 USD
FoodTomato1 kg2 USD
FoodOnion1 kg1 USD
FoodLettuce1 head1 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle7 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack3 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket1 USD
Public transportMonthly pass pass29 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat1 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km1 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour12 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre2 USD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc31,544 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc27,236 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month33 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour16 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place9 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair60 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc33 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair92 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair98 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month123 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month18 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom462 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom356 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom852 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom590 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,351 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,570 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month1,038 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year4.26

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Ratings

Main factors in Bulgaria

Leisure quality
6.9
Quality of life
7.8
Travelers rating
8.6
Travelers rating
4.8
English speaking
7.1
Nightlife
6.9
Coworking spaces
6.8
Traffic
6.1
Free WIFI
8.8

Safety in Bulgaria

Safety
7.2
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
5.4
Racial tolerance
5.3
Female friendly
8
Friendliness to foreigners
8.1
Stability of the state
8
Conditions for starting a business
8.2
Freedom of the press
4

Availability of prices in Bulgaria

Cost of living
7.6
Rent, price
9.3
Products, price
8.1
Restaurants, price
8.1
Purchasing power
3.5

Comfort in Bulgaria

Ecology
4.5
Weather comfort
8.5
Availability of air conditioners
9.1
Air quality
8

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Bulgaria

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 35 31 23 18 17 20 26 28 32 34 36 37 37
Average high, °C 24 17 10 5 3 4 9 15 20 25 27 27 16
Average temperature, °C 18 12 7 2 0 1 5 11 16 19 22 21 11
Average low, °C 12 8 3 -0 -3 -4 1 6 11 14 16 16 7
Record low, °C 1 -4 -12 -15 -19 -17 -14 -2 2 6 9 8 -19
Rain, days 2 4 6 4 4 4 6 6 6 5 4 3 54
Snow, days 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 2 1 1 1 1 30
Fog, days 13 17 18 19 18 17 17 13 14 12 14 13 184
Thunderstorms, days 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 6 5 3 20
Average precipitation, mm. 31 43 56 47 39 36 40 52 59 60 49 36 547
Relative humidity, % 56 61 66 68 68 64 60 58 58 57 54 52 60
Relative humidity morning, % 83 85 86 86 85 85 84 82 84 84 82 82 84
Relative humidity evening, % 54 63 75 78 76 71 65 59 60 58 54 53 64
Wind speed, km/h 15 18 17 18 18 21 17 16 15 15 15 15 17
Monthly sunshine, часов 21 16 10 7 8 10 15 17 22 26 30 28 208
Day Length, часов 13 12 10 10 10 11 13 14 15 16 16 14 13
Dew point, °C 11 7 2 -0 -3 -2 0 4 10 13 14 14 71
Growing degree-day, °C 207 50 0 18 0 0 12 58 208 299 361 332 1545
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 15 10 6 5 6 9 12 16 20 22 22 20 13