Cost of Living Comparison Between Sofia and Moscow 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Moscow is 6.0% higher than in Sofia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Moscow is 25.6% higher than in Sofia | |
| Rent Prices in Moscow are 87.5% higher than in Sofia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Moscow are 1.5% higher than in Sofia | |
| Groceries Prices in Moscow are 8.1% lower than in Sofia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Moscow is 17.3% lower than in Sofia | |
Restaurants | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
10.23 € (928.69 руб) |
11.01 € (1,000.00 руб) |
+7.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
46.03 € (4,179.76 руб) |
49.56 € (4,500.00 руб) |
+7.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
9.21 € (835.80 руб) |
5.51 € (500.00 руб) |
-40.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
2.69 € (243.79 руб) |
4.41 € (400.00 руб) |
+64.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.07 € (278.60 руб) |
3.85 € (350.00 руб) |
+25.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.46 € (223.37 руб) |
3.21 € (291.39 руб) |
+30.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.76 € (159.85 руб) |
1.30 € (117.91 руб) |
-26.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.30 € (118.38 руб) |
0.66 € (60.13 руб) |
-49.2 % |
Markets | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.65 € (149.70 руб) |
1.10 € (99.44 руб) |
-33.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.12 € (101.27 руб) |
0.75 € (68.53 руб) |
-32.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.87 € (78.85 руб) |
0.68 € (61.74 руб) |
-21.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.24 € (294.17 руб) |
1.50 € (135.99 руб) |
-53.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.73 € (429.03 руб) |
5.42 € (491.97 руб) |
+14.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.35 € (303.98 руб) |
2.39 € (217.31 руб) |
-28.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.56 € (504.91 руб) |
5.21 € (472.61 руб) |
-6.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.79 € (71.46 руб) |
0.80 € (73.09 руб) |
+2.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.78 € (70.97 руб) |
0.76 € (68.66 руб) |
-3.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.72 € (65.55 руб) |
0.76 € (68.81 руб) |
+5.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.08 € (97.93 руб) |
1.26 € (114.66 руб) |
+17.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.42 € (37.88 руб) |
0.37 € (33.99 руб) |
-10.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.37 € (33.22 руб) |
0.28 € (25.78 руб) |
-22.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.89 € (81.05 руб) |
1.30 € (117.82 руб) |
+45.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.64 € (58.56 руб) |
0.72 € (65.44 руб) |
+11.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.39 € (580.43 руб) |
7.98 € (725.00 руб) |
+24.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.96 € (86.77 руб) |
1.02 € (92.31 руб) |
+6.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.52 € (138.44 руб) |
2.10 € (190.83 руб) |
+37.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
3.58 € (324.91 руб) |
2.75 € (250.00 руб) |
-23.1 % |
Transportation | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.82 € (74.29 руб) |
0.83 € (75.00 руб) |
+1.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
25.55 € (2,320.18 руб) |
34.80 € (3,160.00 руб) |
+36.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1.50 € (136.19 руб) |
2.20 € (200.00 руб) |
+46.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.32 € (119.46 руб) |
0.89 € (80.47 руб) |
-32.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
12.27 € (1,113.99 руб) |
8.59 € (780.00 руб) |
-30.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.25 € (113.68 руб) |
0.74 € (66.98 руб) |
-41.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
26,850.86 € (2,437,934.86 руб) |
33,041.31 € (3,000,000.00 руб) |
+23.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
24,113.43 € (2,189,388.78 руб) |
31,971.68 € (2,902,882.35 руб) |
+32.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
131.61 € (11,949.86 руб) |
153.81 € (13,965.02 руб) |
+16.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
16.03 € (1,455.65 руб) |
7.74 € (702.53 руб) |
-51.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
12.09 € (1,097.58 руб) |
7.75 € (703.62 руб) |
-35.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
39.35 € (3,573.21 руб) |
41.79 € (3,794.25 руб) |
+6.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
20.70 € (1,879.02 руб) |
32.63 € (2,962.86 руб) |
+57.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
8.69 € (789.34 руб) |
6.69 € (607.50 руб) |
-23.0 % |
Childcare | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
594.62 € (53,989.00 руб) |
605.76 € (55,000.00 руб) |
+1.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
10,387.17 € (943,107.41 руб) |
17,068.07 € (1,549,702.38 руб) |
+64.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
71.63 € (6,503.73 руб) |
73.68 € (6,689.48 руб) |
+2.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
32.41 € (2,943.12 руб) |
49.67 € (4,509.52 руб) |
+53.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
96.29 € (8,742.62 руб) |
123.24 € (11,189.66 руб) |
+28.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
101.73 € (9,236.96 руб) |
141.43 € (12,840.91 руб) |
+39.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
654.98 € (59,469.51 руб) |
1,256.26 € (114,062.50 руб) |
+91.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
508.80 € (46,197.05 руб) |
658.20 € (59,761.90 руб) |
+29.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,185.55 € (107,642.32 руб) |
2,830.95 € (257,037.04 руб) |
+138.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
847.64 € (76,962.15 руб) |
1,245.93 € (113,125.00 руб) |
+47.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
335.74 € (30,483.91 руб) |
886.78 € (80,515.30 руб) |
+164.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
222.35 € (20,188.09 руб) |
356.68 € (32,385.04 руб) |
+60.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sofia Edit |
Moscow Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,430.75 € (129,905.59 руб) |
1,486.08 € (134,929.58 руб) |
+3.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.96 | 22.27 | +652.3 % |
| Last update: | 8 February 2026 | 8 February 2026 | |
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