- Cost of Living
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Sofia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sofia, Bulgaria compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 лв (C$7) | C$15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.87 лв (C$4.64) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.97 лв (C$3.93) | C$5.69 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.92 лв (C$1.51) | C$2.05 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.38 лв (C$3.46) | C$4.81 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.75 лв (C$2.17) | C$2.90 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.26 лв (C$4.16) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.19 лв (C$1.73) | C$4.00 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.05 лв (C$0.83) | C$3.34 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.08 лв (C$0.85) | C$3.36 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 лв (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.26 лв (C$1.78) | C$2.41 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.53 лв (C$1.21) | C$2.01 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,141 лв (C$902) | C$1,651 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 661 лв (C$522) | C$1,142 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 лв (C$140) | C$102 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 653 лв (C$516) | C$1,038 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 470 лв (C$372) | C$779 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 91 лв (C$72) | C$66 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27 лв (C$21) | C$39 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 733 лв (C$579) | C$351 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 205 лв (C$162) | C$86 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 лв (C$12) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 лв (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 115 лв (C$91) | C$59 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67 лв (C$53) | C$40 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180 лв (C$143) | C$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 182 лв (C$144) | C$92 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,305 лв (C$30,268) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.96 лв (C$1.55) | C$1.27 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44 лв (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 лв (C$6) | C$31 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 лв (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 лв (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42 лв (C$34) | C$82 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 лв (C$5.11) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.89 лв (C$4.65) | C$3.72 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.32 лв (C$4.21) | C$2.83 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.49 лв (C$1.97) | C$3.09 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.56 лв (C$2.82) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 лв (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 лв (C$28) | C$46 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23 лв (C$18) | C$26 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 лв (C$40) | C$101 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44 лв (C$35) | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 лв (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.75 лв (C$2.96) | C$5.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.96 лв (C$1.55) | C$5.67 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,030 лв (C$814) | C$549 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 лв (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 66 лв (C$53) | C$35 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 лв (C$2.66) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,926 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.790
CAD
/
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Cost of living in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 37% 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$2,819
(3,568 лв)
in Sofia.
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