Bulgaria
Cost of Living in Plovdiv
Monthly Total
$1,188
$20,790
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$415
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$415
$7,263
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$105
$1,838
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$122
$2,135
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$196
$3,430
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$89
$1,558
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$33
$578
Monthly Total
$1,188
$20,790
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