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Cheaper overall| Expense | Plovdiv | Ruse | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.72 | $5.40 | Ruse |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.90 | $21.60 | Ruse |
| Cappuccino | $1.72 | $1.62 | Ruse |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $130 | $122 | Ruse |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.99 | $19.80 | Ruse |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $55.33 | $52.20 | Ruse |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.03 | $15.12 | Ruse |
| Fitness club membership | $16.03 | $15.12 | Ruse |
| Cinema ticket | $4.20 | $3.96 | Ruse |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $247 | $230 | Ruse |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $172 | $160 | Ruse |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $516 | $480 | Ruse |
| Total single-person budget | $554 | $520 | Ruse |
| Average net salary | $1,060 | $1,000 |
Ruse is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Plovdiv runs about $554 versus $520 in Ruse — a difference of roughly 6%.
Salary-adjusted, Plovdiv leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Plovdiv · Full cost of living in Ruse