Cost of living in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 29% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
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| Food in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 44% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 12 лв (€5.97) | €15 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 9 лв (€4.39) | €7 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5.42 лв (€2.76) | €4.12 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.19 лв (€1.12) | €1.23 | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.84 лв (€1.95) | €4.05 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.02 лв (€1.53) | €1.54 | 0% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 6 лв (€3.10) | €4.69 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.28 лв (€1.16) | €1.37 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.24 лв (€0.63) | €0.98 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1.39 лв (€0.71) | €1.30 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 11 лв (€5.60) | €11 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.45 лв (€1.25) | €2.01 | 38% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 0.69 лв (€0.35) | €0.62 | 44% |
| Housing in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 17% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,063 лв (€541) | €593 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 754 лв (€384) | €436 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 196 лв (€100) | €121 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 739 лв (€376) | €424 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 567 лв (€288) | €315 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 137 лв (€70) | €82 | 15% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 15 лв (€8) | €20 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 578 лв (€294) | €379 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 195 лв (€99) | €111 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 18 лв (€9) | €9 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 17 лв (€9) | €6 | 38% |
| Clothes in Sofia (Bulgaria) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 98 лв (€50) | €78 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 59 лв (€30) | €22 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 140 лв (€71) | €77 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 137 лв (€69) | €89 | 22% |
| Transportation in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 28% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 37,515 лв (€19,083) | €20,726 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.96 лв (€1.00) | €1.58 | 37% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 48 лв (€25) | €30 | 18% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 9 лв (€4.64) | €21 | 78% |
| Personal Care in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 21% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 13 лв (€6) | €3.14 | 104% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 25 лв (€13) | €9 | 50% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 31 лв (€16) | €31 | 48% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7 лв (€3.61) | €3.64 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 4.64 лв (€2.36) | €4.05 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.11 лв (€2.60) | €4.38 | 41% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2.15 лв (€1.09) | €1.84 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3.00 лв (€1.53) | €2.18 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 лв (€5.10) | €9 | 46% |
| Entertainment in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 35% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 38 лв (€19) | €25 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 21 лв (€11) | €15 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 41 лв (€21) | €45 | 54% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 73 лв (€37) | €45 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 10 лв (€5.33) | €9 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4.19 лв (€2.13) | €3.80 | 44% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 3.34 лв (€1.70) | €3.87 | 56% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 930 лв (€473) | €434 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.29 лв (€0.15) | €0.36 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 46 лв (€23) | €42 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5.54 лв (€2.82) | €4.66 | 40% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,342 (2,638 лв) in Sofia.