Cost of Living in Plovdiv
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Summary of cost of living in Plovdiv, Bulgaria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,491.0$ (4,150.3лв), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 678.9$ (1,131.1лв), excluding rent.
- Plovdiv is 42.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Plovdiv is, on average, 68.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 лв | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 77.50 лв | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 14.50 лв | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.50 лв | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 лв | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.08 лв | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.53 лв | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.71 лв | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.09 лв | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.65 лв | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.41 лв | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.77 лв | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.63 лв | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.10 лв | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.00 лв | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.29 лв | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.35 лв | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 лв | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.99 лв | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.76 лв | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.83 лв | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.97 лв | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.31 лв | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 лв | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.79 лв | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.24 лв | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.20 лв | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 лв | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 47.49 лв | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.00 лв | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.77 лв | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 18.00 лв | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.58 лв | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 54,658.00 лв | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 44,810.50 лв | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 173.34 лв | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 31.04 лв | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 24.42 лв | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 63.78 лв | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 31.83 лв | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 лв | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 824.55 лв | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,875.00 лв | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 97.36 лв | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 58.71 лв | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 160.00 лв | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 173.31 лв | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 825.12 лв | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 601.97 лв | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,440.12 лв | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,059.85 лв | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 370.17 лв | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 237.60 лв | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,884.81 лв | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.31 |
Prices in Plovdiv
This city had 1017 entries in the past 12 months by 89 different contributors.
Last update: 11 December 2025
Last update: 11 December 2025
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