Bulgaria
Cost of Living in Sofia
Monthly Total
$1,657
$28,998
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$670
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$33
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
$670
$11,725
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$148
$2,590
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$132
$2,310
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$144
$2,520
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$217
$3,798
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$132
$2,310
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$34
$595
Monthly Total
$1,657
$28,998
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