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| Expense | Stara Zagora | Sofia | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.40 | $7.02 | Stara Zagora |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.60 | $28.08 | Stara Zagora |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $2.11 | Stara Zagora |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $122 | $159 | Stara Zagora |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.80 | $25.74 | Stara Zagora |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.20 | $67.86 | Stara Zagora |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.12 | $19.66 | Stara Zagora |
| Fitness club membership | $15.12 | $19.66 | Stara Zagora |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $5.15 | Stara Zagora |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $319 | Stara Zagora |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $222 | Stara Zagora |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $666 | Stara Zagora |
| Total single-person budget | $520 | $690 | Stara Zagora |
| Average net salary | $1,000 | $1,300 |
Stara Zagora is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Stara Zagora runs about $520 versus $690 in Sofia — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Sofia 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 Stara Zagora · Full cost of living in Sofia