Cost of Living in Plovdiv
Summary of cost of living in Plovdiv, Bulgaria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,437.4$ (4,118.9лв), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 664.8$ (1,123.5лв), excluding rent.
- Plovdiv is 42.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Plovdiv is, on average, 70.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.88 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 45.86 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.58 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.66 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.96 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.42 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.48 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.96 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.83 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.98 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.84 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.42 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.11 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.61 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.93 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.18 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.45 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.15 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.78 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.99 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.06 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.92 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.67 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.59 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 29.59 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.04 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.65 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.54 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,343.94 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,654.51 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 102.68 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.86 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 14.39 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 37.77 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.88 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 424.09 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,027.05 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 57.18 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 36.73 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.68 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 97.64 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 475.46 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 334.18 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 832.54 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 612.24 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 222.02 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 144.11 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,109.03 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.56 |
Prices in Plovdiv
This city had 917 entries in the past 12 months by 85 different contributors.
Last update: 6 November 2025
Last update: 6 November 2025
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