- Cost of Living
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- Gabrovo
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Cost of living in Gabrovo, Bulgaria compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Gabrovo (Bulgaria) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 лв (C$20) | C$15 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 лв (C$5.95) | C$9 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.55 лв (C$2.86) | C$5.69 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.58 лв (C$2.08) | C$2.17 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.37 лв (C$3.53) | C$4.84 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.58 лв (C$2.08) | C$2.90 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 лв (C$4.88) | C$10 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.11 лв (C$0.89) | C$4.00 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.23 лв (C$0.99) | C$3.31 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.91 лв (C$0.73) | C$3.07 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.10 лв (C$1.69) | C$2.51 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 лв (C$0.67) | C$2.07 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Gabrovo (Bulgaria) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 335 лв (C$270) | C$1,576 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$1,122 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$109 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$1,019 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$774 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | C$40 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | C$377 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$98 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$9 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Gabrovo (Bulgaria) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$59 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 40 лв (C$32) | C$40 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$93 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$92 | - | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Gabrovo (Bulgaria) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.26 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20 лв (C$16) | C$65 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Gabrovo (Bulgaria) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.09 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Gabrovo (Bulgaria) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$46 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$87 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.53 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabrovo (Bulgaria) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,165
(3,924 лв)
in Gabrovo.
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