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Cities/Sofia

Sofia

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's affordable, mountain-backed capital with a layered history spanning Roman ruins to Soviet-era monuments, and a quietly emerging food and tech scene.

Population: 1.3M
Avg Income: $ 21K/yr
Avg. Temp: 10°C
Area: 492 km²
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34
Affordable

#142 of 250

32% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 300

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 626

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 82

per month

Restaurants

$ 248

per month

Transportation

$ 78

per month

Utilities

$ 147

per month

Entertainment

$ 71

per month

Healthcare

$ 19

per month

Clothing

$ 30

per month