Cost of Living Comparison Between Sofia and Zurich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Zurich is 163.3% higher than in Sofia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Zurich is 196.3% higher than in Sofia | |
| Rent Prices in Zurich are 307.5% higher than in Sofia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Zurich are 173.4% higher than in Sofia | |
| Groceries Prices in Zurich are 161.8% higher than in Sofia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Zurich is 69.6% higher than in Sofia | |
Restaurants | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 лв (9.58 Fr.) |
52.17 лв (25.00 Fr.) |
+160.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
85.00 лв (40.74 Fr.) |
250.39 лв (120.00 Fr.) |
+194.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 лв (7.19 Fr.) |
35.47 лв (17.00 Fr.) |
+136.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.00 лв (2.40 Fr.) |
16.69 лв (8.00 Fr.) |
+233.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.50 лв (2.64 Fr.) |
14.61 лв (7.00 Fr.) |
+165.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.48 лв (2.15 Fr.) |
11.51 лв (5.51 Fr.) |
+156.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.99 лв (1.43 Fr.) |
10.07 лв (4.83 Fr.) |
+237.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.42 лв (1.16 Fr.) |
8.91 лв (4.27 Fr.) |
+267.4 % |
Markets | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
12.25 лв (5.87 Fr.) |
14.11 лв (6.76 Fr.) |
+15.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.84 лв (0.88 Fr.) |
5.14 лв (2.46 Fr.) |
+180.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.56 лв (0.75 Fr.) |
3.10 лв (1.48 Fr.) |
+99.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
6.65 лв (3.19 Fr.) |
12.54 лв (6.01 Fr.) |
+88.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
9.55 лв (4.58 Fr.) |
22.74 лв (10.90 Fr.) |
+138.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.57 лв (3.15 Fr.) |
25.78 лв (12.35 Fr.) |
+292.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
10.10 лв (4.84 Fr.) |
38.41 лв (18.41 Fr.) |
+280.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.44 лв (0.69 Fr.) |
3.18 лв (1.52 Fr.) |
+120.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.49 лв (0.71 Fr.) |
2.19 лв (1.05 Fr.) |
+46.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.51 лв (0.72 Fr.) |
2.36 лв (1.13 Fr.) |
+56.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.14 лв (1.03 Fr.) |
3.93 лв (1.88 Fr.) |
+83.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.87 лв (0.42 Fr.) |
2.15 лв (1.03 Fr.) |
+147.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.80 лв (0.38 Fr.) |
1.78 лв (0.85 Fr.) |
+123.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.03 лв (0.97 Fr.) |
4.27 лв (2.04 Fr.) |
+109.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.18 лв (0.56 Fr.) |
2.87 лв (1.37 Fr.) |
+143.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
13.00 лв (6.23 Fr.) |
25.04 лв (12.00 Fr.) |
+92.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.82 лв (0.87 Fr.) |
4.54 лв (2.17 Fr.) |
+149.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.01 лв (1.44 Fr.) |
5.55 лв (2.66 Fr.) |
+84.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
6.50 лв (3.12 Fr.) |
18.78 лв (9.00 Fr.) |
+188.9 % |
Transportation | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.60 лв (0.77 Fr.) |
8.35 лв (4.00 Fr.) |
+421.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 лв (23.96 Fr.) |
182.58 лв (87.50 Fr.) |
+265.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.50 лв (1.20 Fr.) |
13.04 лв (6.25 Fr.) |
+421.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.41 лв (1.16 Fr.) |
10.75 лв (5.15 Fr.) |
+345.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
24.00 лв (11.50 Fr.) |
148.98 лв (71.40 Fr.) |
+520.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
9.83 лв (4.71 Fr.) |
14.62 лв (7.01 Fr.) |
+48.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
54,658.00 лв (26,194.55 Fr.) |
68,441.05 лв (32,800.00 Fr.) |
+25.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
48,846.00 лв (23,409.18 Fr.) |
66,876.09 лв (32,050.00 Fr.) |
+36.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
257.01 лв (123.17 Fr.) |
432.47 лв (207.26 Fr.) |
+68.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
30.63 лв (14.68 Fr.) |
60.48 лв (28.98 Fr.) |
+97.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
25.78 лв (12.35 Fr.) |
99.39 лв (47.63 Fr.) |
+285.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
73.59 лв (35.27 Fr.) |
151.40 лв (72.56 Fr.) |
+105.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
36.86 лв (17.67 Fr.) |
84.12 лв (40.31 Fr.) |
+128.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.00 лв (7.67 Fr.) |
41.73 лв (20.00 Fr.) |
+160.8 % |
Childcare | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,070.91 лв (513.23 Fr.) |
5,771.82 лв (2,766.11 Fr.) |
+439.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
15,636.37 лв (7,493.64 Fr.) |
66,528.32 лв (31,883.33 Fr.) |
+325.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
120.28 лв (57.64 Fr.) |
236.10 лв (113.15 Fr.) |
+96.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
61.62 лв (29.53 Fr.) |
104.14 лв (49.91 Fr.) |
+69.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
182.72 лв (87.57 Fr.) |
251.20 лв (120.38 Fr.) |
+37.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
200.79 лв (96.23 Fr.) |
341.35 лв (163.59 Fr.) |
+70.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,151.49 лв (551.85 Fr.) |
4,622.94 лв (2,215.52 Fr.) |
+301.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
865.95 лв (415.00 Fr.) |
3,745.48 лв (1,795.00 Fr.) |
+332.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,148.96 лв (1,029.88 Fr.) |
8,421.84 лв (4,036.12 Fr.) |
+291.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,512.86 лв (725.03 Fr.) |
6,353.39 лв (3,044.83 Fr.) |
+320.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
574.17 лв (275.17 Fr.) |
3,780.10 лв (1,811.59 Fr.) |
+558.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
380.10 лв (182.16 Fr.) |
2,897.57 лв (1,388.64 Fr.) |
+662.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sofia Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,633.80 лв (1,262.23 Fr.) |
13,234.83 лв (6,342.72 Fr.) |
+402.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.10 | 2.09 | -32.4 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2025 | 10 June 2025 | |
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