Cost of living in Sofia, Bulgaria vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 лв (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 лв (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.61 лв (C$4.21) | C$5.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.10 лв (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.73 лв (C$2.80) | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.97 лв (C$2.23) | C$3.04 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.68 лв (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.29 лв (C$1.72) | C$4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.27 лв (C$0.95) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.20 лв (C$0.90) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 лв (C$11) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.26 лв (C$1.69) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.90 лв (C$0.67) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,042 лв (C$782) | C$2,136 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 729 лв (C$547) | C$1,241 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 лв (C$155) | C$133 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 773 лв (C$580) | C$1,120 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 604 лв (C$453) | C$806 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 143 лв (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17 лв (C$13) | C$54 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566 лв (C$425) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 226 лв (C$169) | C$97 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 лв (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 лв (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 107 лв (C$80) | C$60 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56 лв (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 лв (C$112) | C$98 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128 лв (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,711 лв (C$25,293) | C$22,935 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.29 лв (C$1.72) | C$1.39 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 лв (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 лв (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 лв (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 лв (C$16) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33 лв (C$24) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 лв (C$5.05) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 лв (C$4.16) | C$3.85 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.71 лв (C$4.29) | C$4.28 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.84 лв (C$2.13) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.49 лв (C$2.62) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 лв (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 37 лв (C$28) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 лв (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36 лв (C$27) | C$117 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73 лв (C$55) | C$96 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 лв (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.69 лв (C$2.77) | C$5.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.95 лв (C$2.22) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 886 лв (C$664) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 лв (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49 лв (C$37) | C$35 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.46 лв (C$4.10) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 984 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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