Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria · Population 142,746
▼ -6% vs Bulgaria average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | лв9.72 ($5.40) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | лв38.88 ($21.60) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | лв2.92 ($1.62) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | лв220 ($122) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | лв35.64 ($19.80) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | лв93.96 ($52.20) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | лв27.22 ($15.12) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | лв27.22 ($15.12) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | лв7.13 ($3.96) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | лв414 ($230) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | лв288 ($160) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | лв864 ($480) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Stara Zagora is лв1,800 ($1,000) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of лв936 ($520) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly лв1,217 ($676) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (лв288 ($160)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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лв936 ($520) / moStara Zagora is one of the key cities in Bulgaria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is лв936 ($520), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around лв288 ($160) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to лв2,169 ($1,205) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately лв1,670 ($928) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Stara Zagora is лв1,800 ($1,000). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least лв1,217 ($676) per month.