Sofia, Sofia-Grad, Bulgaria · Population 1,531,867 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Bulgaria average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | лв12.64 ($7.02) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | лв50.54 ($28.08) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | лв3.79 ($2.11) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | лв286 ($159) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | лв46.33 ($25.74) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | лв122 ($67.86) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | лв35.38 ($19.66) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | лв35.38 ($19.66) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | лв9.27 ($5.15) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | лв575 ($319) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | лв400 ($222) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | лв1,199 ($666) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Sofia is лв2,340 ($1,300) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of лв1,242 ($690) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly лв1,615 ($897) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (лв400 ($222)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
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лв936 ($520) / moSofia is the capital and one of the key cities in Bulgaria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is лв1,242 ($690), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around лв400 ($222) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to лв2,896 ($1,609) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately лв2,225 ($1,236) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Sofia is лв2,340 ($1,300). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least лв1,615 ($897) per month.