Cost of Living in Plovdiv
Summary of cost of living in Plovdiv, Bulgaria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,601.5 (€2,248.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $708.1 (€612.1), excluding rent.
- Plovdiv is 53.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Plovdiv is, on average, 80.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €8.18 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €40.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €7.68 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.30 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.07 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.27 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.35 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.33 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.57 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €0.94 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.84 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.21 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.48 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.29 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.82 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.64 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.73 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.78 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.04 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.41 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.41 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.01 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.67 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.12 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.98 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.70 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €3.41 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €0.51 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €25.56 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.12 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €0.91 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €9.20 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.33 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €26,850.86 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €22,129.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €94.66 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €16.54 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €12.42 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €35.37 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €17.86 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.17 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €465.61 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €4,454.15 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €61.13 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €37.48 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €86.02 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €93.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €476.48 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €342.60 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €784.80 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €586.79 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €185.68 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €125.72 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,003.23 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.10 | |
Prices in Plovdiv
This city had 693 entries in the past 12 months by 58 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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