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Plovdiv vs Stara Zagora

Bulgaria vs Bulgaria · 81 km apart

Plovdiv

Bulgaria

лв997 ($554)

single / month

VS

Stara Zagora

Bulgaria

лв936 ($520)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpensePlovdivStara ZagoraCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.72$5.40Stara Zagora
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$22.90$21.60Stara Zagora
Cappuccino$1.72$1.62Stara Zagora
Monthly groceries (single person)$130$122Stara Zagora
Monthly public transport pass$20.99$19.80Stara Zagora
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$55.33$52.20Stara Zagora
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$16.03$15.12Stara Zagora
Fitness club membership$16.03$15.12Stara Zagora
Cinema ticket$4.20$3.96Stara Zagora
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$247$230Stara Zagora
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$172$160Stara Zagora
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$516$480Stara Zagora
Total single-person budget$554$520Stara Zagora
Average net salary$1,060$1,000

Verdict

Stara Zagora is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Plovdiv runs about $554 versus $520 in Stara Zagora — 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 Stara Zagora

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plovdiv cheaper than Stara Zagora?
No. Plovdiv costs an estimated $554 per month for a single person, about 6% more than Stara Zagora at $520.
How far is Plovdiv from Stara Zagora?
The straight-line distance between Plovdiv and Stara Zagora is approximately 81 km (50 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Plovdiv or Stara Zagora?
The estimated average net salary is $1,060 in Plovdiv and $1,000 in Stara Zagora. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $506 in Plovdiv versus $480 in Stara Zagora per month.