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Cost of Living in Svilengrad

Svilengrad, Haskovo, Bulgaria · Population 20,110

▼ -16% vs Bulgaria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)лв836 ($464)
Couple, monthlyлв1,489 ($827)
Family of four, monthlyлв1,932 ($1,073)

Estimated Prices in Svilengrad

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantлв8.75 ($4.86)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeлв34.99 ($19.44)per meal
Cappuccinoлв2.62 ($1.46)each
Monthly groceries (single person)лв198 ($110)per month
Monthly public transport passлв32.08 ($17.82)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentлв84.56 ($46.98)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)лв24.49 ($13.61)per month
Fitness club membershipлв24.49 ($13.61)per month
Cinema ticketлв6.42 ($3.56)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreлв363 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreлв252 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreлв757 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Svilengrad is лв1,620 ($900) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of лв836 ($464) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly лв1,086 ($604) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (лв252 ($140)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Radnevo

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Momchilgrad

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Other Major Cities in Bulgaria

Sofia

Sofia-Grad · pop. 1,531,867

лв1,242 ($690) / mo

Plovdiv

Plovdiv · pop. 329,489

лв997 ($554) / mo

Varna

Varna · pop. 318,737

лв997 ($554) / mo

Burgas

Burgas · pop. 189,014

лв936 ($520) / mo

Stara Zagora

Stara Zagora · pop. 142,746

лв936 ($520) / mo

Ruse

Ruse · pop. 137,159

лв936 ($520) / mo

Sliven

Sliven · pop. 110,470

лв936 ($520) / mo

Pleven

Pleven · pop. 109,080

лв936 ($520) / mo

Living in Svilengrad

Svilengrad is one of the key cities in Bulgaria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is лв836 ($464), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around лв252 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to лв1,932 ($1,073) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately лв1,489 ($827) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Svilengrad is лв1,620 ($900). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least лв1,086 ($604) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Svilengrad expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated лв836 ($464) per month in Svilengrad including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Bulgaria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Svilengrad?
A net salary of around лв1,086 ($604) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Svilengrad with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Svilengrad is лв1,620 ($900).
How much is rent in Svilengrad?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated лв363 ($202) per month in the city centre and лв252 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about лв757 ($421).
Is Svilengrad cheaper than Bulgaria on average?
Yes — Svilengrad is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Bulgaria average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Svilengrad?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at лв198 ($110) in Svilengrad. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about лв9 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around лв3 ($1).
How do transport costs in Svilengrad compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Svilengrad is estimated at лв32 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Svilengrad are estimates based on Bulgaria national averages adjusted for city size (population 20,110). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.