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Cost of living comparison between Sofia, Bulgaria and Lisbon, Portugal
Currency:
| Food | 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 10% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 лв (€4.67) | €5.50 | 15% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.87 лв (€2.98) | €4.50 | 34% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.83 лв (€2.45) | €2.88 | 15% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.92 лв (€0.97) | €0.50 | 95% |
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12 eggs, large | 3.83 лв (€1.94) | €1.95 | 1% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.56 лв (€1.30) | €1.35 | 4% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.26 лв (€2.67) | €2.75 | 3% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.00 лв (€1.01) | €1.39 | 27% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.10 лв (€0.56) | €0.85 | 35% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.08 лв (€0.55) | €0.55 | 1% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 лв (€5.96) | €4.74 | 26% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.15 лв (€1.09) | €1.70 | 36% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.53 лв (€0.77) | €0.60 | 29% |
| Housing | 34% | |||
| Housing in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 34% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,141 лв (€579) | €567 | 2% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 586 лв (€297) | €617 | 52% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 лв (€90) | €118 | 23% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 584 лв (€296) | €673 | 56% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 384 лв (€195) | €440 | 56% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 107 лв (€54) | €84 | 36% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27 лв (€14) | €24 | 43% |
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40” flat screen TV | 705 лв (€358) | €384 | 7% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 лв (€87) | €89 | 3% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 лв (€6.00) | €7 | 11% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 лв (€6) | €7 | 13% |
| Clothes | 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 15% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 92 лв (€47) | €86 | 45% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 62 лв (€31) | €28 | 10% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 лв (€76) | €77 | 1% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 136 лв (€69) | €102 | 32% |
| Transportation | 30% | |||
| Transportation in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 30% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,635 лв (€19,102) | €30,822 | 38% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.96 лв (€0.99) | €1.22 | 19% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 44 лв (€22) | €26 | 14% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 лв (€4.15) | €15 | 73% |
| Personal Care | 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 34% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 лв (€7) | €4.16 | 58% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 лв (€11) | €6 | 77% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 33 лв (€17) | €60 | 72% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 лв (€3.26) | €3.79 | 14% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.70 лв (€2.90) | €4.08 | 29% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 лв (€3.07) | €4.09 | 25% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.26 лв (€1.14) | €1.30 | 12% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 3.39 лв (€1.72) | €2.19 | 22% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 лв (€7) | €11 | 40% |
| Entertainment | 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 41% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 лв (€18) | €27 | 34% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 21 лв (€11) | €13 | 14% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 лв (€18) | €55 | 68% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44 лв (€22) | €50 | 55% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 лв (€4.51) | €8 | 41% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.86 лв (€1.96) | €2.33 | 16% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.96 лв (€0.99) | €1.25 | 21% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 362 лв (€183) | €195 | 6% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 лв (€0.15) | €0.33 | 55% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 лв (€25) | €47 | 46% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3.36 лв (€1.71) | €3.10 | 45% |
| TOTAL | 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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