Cost of Living Comparison Between Bulgaria and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in China are 3.75% higher than in Bulgaria (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in China are 14.34% higher than in Bulgaria | |
| Rent Prices in China are 62.20% higher than in Bulgaria | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 12.21% lower than in Bulgaria | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 28.11% higher than in Bulgaria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 47.19% higher than in Bulgaria | |
Restaurants | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
10.00 лв (39.79 ¥) |
5.03 лв (20.00 ¥) |
-49.74 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
50.00 лв (198.96 ¥) |
40.21 лв (160.00 ¥) |
-19.58 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
9.00 лв (35.81 ¥) |
8.80 лв (35.00 ¥) |
-2.27 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.00 лв (7.96 ¥) |
1.76 лв (7.00 ¥) |
-12.04 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.00 лв (11.94 ¥) |
4.52 лв (18.00 ¥) |
+50.78 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.33 лв (9.26 ¥) |
6.56 лв (26.11 ¥) |
+181.88 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.72 лв (6.85 ¥) |
0.84 лв (3.35 ¥) |
-51.05 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.06 лв (4.23 ¥) |
0.53 лв (2.12 ¥) |
-49.82 % |
Markets | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
7.82 лв (31.11 ¥) |
12.70 лв (50.55 ¥) |
+62.47 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.01 лв (4.04 ¥) |
2.46 лв (9.80 ¥) |
+142.71 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 лв (4.26 ¥) |
0.76 лв (3.03 ¥) |
-28.99 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.10 лв (12.34 ¥) |
3.10 лв (12.34 ¥) |
+0.01 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.76 лв (18.95 ¥) |
10.23 лв (40.72 ¥) |
+114.90 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.26 лв (16.95 ¥) |
3.10 лв (12.34 ¥) |
-27.19 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.49 лв (25.82 ¥) |
9.09 лв (36.19 ¥) |
+40.17 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.98 лв (3.91 ¥) |
1.47 лв (5.84 ¥) |
+49.41 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.18 лв (4.70 ¥) |
1.00 лв (3.97 ¥) |
-15.55 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.07 лв (4.24 ¥) |
1.36 лв (5.43 ¥) |
+28.02 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.23 лв (4.88 ¥) |
0.93 лв (3.68 ¥) |
-24.52 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.53 лв (2.12 ¥) |
0.66 лв (2.62 ¥) |
+23.48 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.55 лв (2.18 ¥) |
0.70 лв (2.80 ¥) |
+28.45 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.15 лв (4.56 ¥) |
1.05 лв (4.18 ¥) |
-8.37 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.96 лв (3.81 ¥) |
1.09 лв (4.32 ¥) |
+13.49 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
9.00 лв (35.81 ¥) |
19.10 лв (76.00 ¥) |
+112.21 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.24 лв (4.93 ¥) |
1.36 лв (5.42 ¥) |
+10.09 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.23 лв (8.86 ¥) |
3.33 лв (13.25 ¥) |
+49.51 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
6.00 лв (23.88 ¥) |
5.03 лв (20.00 ¥) |
-16.23 % |
Transportation | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.20 лв (4.78 ¥) |
0.50 лв (2.00 ¥) |
-58.12 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 лв (198.96 ¥) |
31.63 лв (125.87 ¥) |
-36.74 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.00 лв (3.98 ¥) |
2.51 лв (10.00 ¥) |
+151.30 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.45 лв (5.76 ¥) |
1.01 лв (4.02 ¥) |
-30.19 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
13.20 лв (52.53 ¥) |
9.42 лв (37.50 ¥) |
-28.61 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.72 лв (30.72 ¥) |
6.69 лв (26.63 ¥) |
-13.31 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
36,000.00 лв (143,253.12 ¥) |
35,182.48 лв (140,000.00 ¥) |
-2.27 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
36,079.59 лв (143,569.81 ¥) |
32,782.93 лв (130,451.59 ¥) |
-9.14 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
187.89 лв (747.68 ¥) |
92.48 лв (368.00 ¥) |
-50.78 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.28 лв (1.12 ¥) |
0.05 лв (0.18 ¥) |
-83.98 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
20.45 лв (81.37 ¥) |
24.03 лв (95.63 ¥) |
+17.52 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
40.75 лв (162.16 ¥) |
62.38 лв (248.23 ¥) |
+53.08 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
20.41 лв (81.20 ¥) |
20.67 лв (82.26 ¥) |
+1.31 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
12.00 лв (47.75 ¥) |
11.31 лв (45.00 ¥) |
-5.76 % |
Childcare | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
549.35 лв (2,186.00 ¥) |
818.83 лв (3,258.32 ¥) |
+49.05 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
7,975.14 лв (31,735.10 ¥) |
29,771.32 лв (118,467.61 ¥) |
+273.30 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
86.17 лв (342.90 ¥) |
107.73 лв (428.67 ¥) |
+25.01 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
50.31 лв (200.19 ¥) |
61.38 лв (244.24 ¥) |
+22.00 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
131.21 лв (522.11 ¥) |
146.79 лв (584.11 ¥) |
+11.87 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
123.88 лв (492.96 ¥) |
152.44 лв (606.60 ¥) |
+23.05 % |
Rent Per Month | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
499.75 лв (1,988.63 ¥) |
808.02 лв (3,215.33 ¥) |
+61.69 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
378.98 лв (1,508.07 ¥) |
477.64 лв (1,900.64 ¥) |
+26.03 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
906.35 лв (3,606.58 ¥) |
1,735.91 лв (6,907.61 ¥) |
+91.53 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
674.78 лв (2,685.13 ¥) |
1,000.14 лв (3,979.83 ¥) |
+48.22 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
202.12 лв (804.31 ¥) |
1,177.65 лв (4,686.17 ¥) |
+482.64 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
137.09 лв (545.51 ¥) |
590.04 лв (2,347.93 ¥) |
+330.41 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bulgaria Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,001.72 лв (3,986.10 ¥) |
1,685.93 лв (6,708.74 ¥) |
+68.30 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.93 | 5.15 | +30.83 % |
| Last update: | March 2021 | March 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 539 | 647 |
Moving to Bulgaria? Explore:
Moving to China? Explore: