Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria · Population 329,489
▲ +0% vs Bulgaria average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | лв10.30 ($5.72) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | лв41.21 ($22.90) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | лв3.09 ($1.72) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | лв234 ($130) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | лв37.78 ($20.99) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | лв99.60 ($55.33) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | лв28.85 ($16.03) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | лв28.85 ($16.03) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | лв7.56 ($4.20) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | лв445 ($247) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | лв310 ($172) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | лв929 ($516) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Plovdiv is лв1,908 ($1,060) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of лв997 ($554) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly лв1,296 ($720) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (лв310 ($172)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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лв936 ($520) / moPlovdiv is one of the key cities in Bulgaria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is лв997 ($554), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around лв310 ($172) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to лв2,313 ($1,285) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately лв1,780 ($989) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Plovdiv is лв1,908 ($1,060). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least лв1,296 ($720) per month.