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| Expense | Smolyan | Ruse | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.86 | $5.40 | Smolyan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.44 | $21.60 | Smolyan |
| Cappuccino | $1.46 | $1.62 | Smolyan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $110 | $122 | Smolyan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.82 | $19.80 | Smolyan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.98 | $52.20 | Smolyan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.61 | $15.12 | Smolyan |
| Fitness club membership | $13.61 | $15.12 | Smolyan |
| Cinema ticket | $3.56 | $3.96 | Smolyan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $202 | $230 | Smolyan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $140 | $160 | Smolyan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $421 | $480 | Smolyan |
| Total single-person budget | $464 | $520 | Smolyan |
| Average net salary | $900 | $1,000 |
Smolyan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Smolyan runs about $464 versus $520 in Ruse — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Ruse 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 Smolyan · Full cost of living in Ruse