Cost of living in Bulgaria compared to Andorra
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bulgaria is 31% cheaper than in Andorra | ||||
| Bulgaria | Andorra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 лв (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 лв (€5.87) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 лв (€3.60) | €3.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.79 лв (€1.41) | €0.92 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.46 лв (€2.77) | €2.45 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.95 лв (€2.00) | €1.25 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 лв (€4.37) | €5.48 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.07 лв (€1.05) | €2.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.70 лв (€0.86) | €1.25 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.59 лв (€0.80) | €1.18 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 лв (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.74 лв (€1.39) | €1.90 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.08 лв (€0.55) | €2.40 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Bulgaria is 50% cheaper than in Andorra | ||||
| Bulgaria | Andorra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,126 лв (€571) | €1,000 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 699 лв (€355) | €1,600 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 214 лв (€109) | €200 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 769 лв (€390) | €726 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 548 лв (€278) | €572 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 лв (€65) | €93 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 лв (€9) | €42 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 536 лв (€272) | €500 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248 лв (€126) | €30 | + 319% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 лв (€14) | €2.00 | + 612% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 лв (€5.08) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bulgaria is 21% cheaper than in Andorra | ||||
| Bulgaria | Andorra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 лв (€64) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56 лв (€29) | €41 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 145 лв (€74) | €75 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139 лв (€71) | €116 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Bulgaria is 60% cheaper than in Andorra | ||||
| Bulgaria | Andorra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,441 лв (€19,494) | €18,924 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.81 лв (€1.43) | €1.54 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 лв (€26) | €118 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bulgaria is 12% cheaper than in Andorra | ||||
| Bulgaria | Andorra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 лв (€7) | €4.88 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 лв (€9) | €5.72 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41 лв (€21) | €67 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8 лв (€4.21) | €4.88 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 лв (€2.61) | €3.60 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 лв (€4.78) | €2.94 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.54 лв (€1.79) | €0.78 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.43 лв (€2.75) | €2.36 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 лв (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bulgaria is 38% cheaper than in Andorra | ||||
| Bulgaria | Andorra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 лв (€20) | €38 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 лв (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 66 лв (€34) | €57 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 лв (€49) | €70 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 лв (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.82 лв (€1.94) | €1.83 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.96 лв (€2.01) | €2.00 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,400 лв (€710) | €450 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 лв (€0.23) | €0.77 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59 лв (€30) | €35 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.84 лв (€2.96) | €5.41 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 671 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bulgaria is 46% cheaper than in Andorra
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