- Cost of Living
- Bulgaria
- United States
- Khaskovo
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khaskovo, Bulgaria compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khaskovo (Bulgaria) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 лв ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11 лв ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.51 лв ($2.14) | $3.62 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.03 лв ($1.24) | $0.87 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.41 лв ($1.47) | $2.34 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.79 лв ($1.09) | $4.92 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.20 лв ($3.17) | $5.56 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.10 лв ($1.28) | $2.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.85 лв ($1.12) | $1.76 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.10 лв ($0.67) | $2.02 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 лв ($5.98) | $13 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.16 лв ($1.31) | $1.80 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.65 лв ($0.40) | $2.28 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Khaskovo (Bulgaria) is 76% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450 лв ($274) | $1,514 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350 лв ($213) | $1,018 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 115 лв ($70) | $122 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 250 лв ($152) | $877 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 180 лв ($110) | $649 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50 лв ($30) | $123 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 лв ($12) | $42 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 692 лв ($421) | $358 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 108 лв ($66) | $126 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 лв ($6) | $30 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Khaskovo (Bulgaria) is 0% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 77 лв ($47) | $46 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65 лв ($40) | $38 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 143 лв ($87) | $83 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89 лв ($54) | $76 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Khaskovo (Bulgaria) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,085 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.05 лв ($1.25) | $0.63 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15 лв ($9) | $62 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Khaskovo (Bulgaria) is 5% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.40 лв ($3.29) | $4.79 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 лв ($3.99) | $3.09 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.63 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 лв ($3.04) | $17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Khaskovo (Bulgaria) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 лв ($15) | $44 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 лв ($12) | $23 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $76 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6.00 лв ($3.65) | $9 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.00 лв ($1.83) | $4.14 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.80 лв ($1.10) | $5.84 | - 81% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30 лв ($18) | $50 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.39 лв ($3.28) | $10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.609
USD
/
BGN
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Cost of living in Khaskovo (Bulgaria) is 53% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,700
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,223
(3,653 лв)
in Khaskovo.
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