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Cost of Living & Prices:
Bulgaria vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Bulgaria vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.04 times less for grocery shopping in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.75 PLN (1.86 USD) in Bulgaria and 26.83 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Bulgaria.

6.75 PLN
26.83 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.07 PLN (1.95 USD) in Bulgaria and 9.12 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Bulgaria.

7.07 PLN
9.12 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 47.42 PLN (13.1 USD) in Bulgaria and 72.2 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Bulgaria.

47.42 PLN
72.20 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 28.2 PLN (7.79 USD) in Bulgaria and 65.17 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Bulgaria.

28.20 PLN
65.17 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.26 PLN (8.63 USD) in Bulgaria and 58.22 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Bulgaria.

31.26 PLN
58.22 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 PLN (3.89 USD) in Bulgaria and 68.79 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Bulgaria.

14.10 PLN
68.79 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.9 PLN (1.08 USD) in Bulgaria and 12.09 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Bulgaria.

3.90 PLN
12.09 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 14.4 PLN (3.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Bulgaria and 26.03 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Bulgaria.

14.40 PLN
26.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.44 PLN (1.78 USD) in Bulgaria and 13.8 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Bulgaria.

6.44 PLN
13.80 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 45.88 PLN (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria and 90.48 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Bulgaria.

45.88 PLN
90.48 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.19 PLN (1.16 USD) in Bulgaria and 10.65 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Bulgaria.

4.19 PLN
10.65 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.32 PLN (1.19 USD) in Bulgaria and 18.14 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Bulgaria.

4.32 PLN
18.14 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 44.34 PLN (12.24 USD) in Bulgaria and 62.13 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Bulgaria.

44.34 PLN
62.13 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.98 PLN (1.93 USD) in Bulgaria and 5.76 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in the United States.

6.98 PLN
5.76 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.75 PLN (1.04 USD) in Bulgaria and 14.52 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Bulgaria.

3.75 PLN
14.52 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.18 PLN (1.98 USD) in Bulgaria and 20.71 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Bulgaria.

7.18 PLN
20.71 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.12 PLN (1.14 USD) in Bulgaria and 13.54 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Bulgaria.

4.12 PLN
13.54 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.31 PLN (2.02 USD) in Bulgaria and 29.94 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Bulgaria.

7.31 PLN
29.94 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.64 PLN (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria and 32.51 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

33.64 PLN
32.51 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.17 PLN (2.81 USD) in Bulgaria and 23.06 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Bulgaria.

10.17 PLN
23.06 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.54 PLN (0.7 USD) in Bulgaria and 9.02 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Bulgaria.

2.54 PLN
9.02 PLN

Restaurant

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Bulgaria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.49 times less for meals in restaurants in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.85 PLN (2.72 USD) in Bulgaria and 21.22 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Bulgaria.

9.85 PLN
21.22 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.44 PLN (1.78 USD) in Bulgaria and 11.95 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Bulgaria.

6.44 PLN
11.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.85 PLN (3 USD) in Bulgaria and 28.97 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Bulgaria.

10.85 PLN
28.97 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.93 PLN (3.29 USD) in Bulgaria and 43.45 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Bulgaria.

11.93 PLN
43.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 32.54 PLN (8.99 USD) in Bulgaria and 43.45 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Bulgaria.

32.54 PLN
43.45 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 184.37 PLN (50.92 USD) in Bulgaria and 506.91 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Bulgaria.

184.37 PLN
506.91 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 43.38 PLN (11.98 USD) in Bulgaria and 94.14 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Bulgaria.

43.38 PLN
94.14 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.36 PLN (1.48 USD) in Bulgaria and 9.23 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Bulgaria.

5.36 PLN
9.23 PLN

Fuel

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Bulgaria vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.51 times more for fuel in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.21 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria and 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in the United States.

5.21 PLN
3.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.22 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria and 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in the United States.

5.22 PLN
3.36 PLN

LPG 1L

2.46 PLN
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Transportation

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Bulgaria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.86 times less for transportation in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 108.45 PLN (29.95 USD) in Bulgaria and 477.94 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Bulgaria.

108.45 PLN
477.94 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.47 PLN (0.96 USD) in Bulgaria and 10.5 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Bulgaria.

3.47 PLN
10.50 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 52.06 PLN (14.38 USD) in Bulgaria and 152.07 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Bulgaria.

52.06 PLN
152.07 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.25 PLN (0.9 USD) in Bulgaria and 7.86 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Bulgaria.

3.25 PLN
7.86 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.42 PLN (1.5 USD) in Bulgaria and 18.07 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Bulgaria.

5.42 PLN
18.07 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Bulgaria vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 34.71 PLN (9.59 USD) in Bulgaria and 72.42 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Bulgaria.

34.71 PLN
72.42 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 160.9 PLN (44.44 USD) in Bulgaria and 571.25 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Bulgaria.

160.90 PLN
571.25 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 79.95 PLN (22.08 USD) in Bulgaria and 235.35 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Bulgaria.

79.95 PLN
235.35 PLN

Flats for rent

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Bulgaria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.74 times less for renting an apartment in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2589 PLN (715.13 USD) in Bulgaria and 14692 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Bulgaria.

2 589 PLN
14 692 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1927 PLN (532.17 USD) in Bulgaria and 9208 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Bulgaria.

1 927 PLN
9 208 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4785 PLN (1321.55 USD) in Bulgaria and 29768 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Bulgaria.

4 785 PLN
29 768 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3345 PLN (923.8 USD) in Bulgaria and 18925 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Bulgaria.

3 345 PLN
18 925 PLN

Flats for sale

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Bulgaria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.72 times less for buying an apartment in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13558 PLN (3744.48 USD) in Bulgaria and 62839 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Bulgaria.

13 558 PLN
62 839 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9112 PLN (2516.45 USD) in Bulgaria and 44087 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Bulgaria.

9 112 PLN
44 087 PLN

Salary

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Bulgaria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Bulgaria is 3.21 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5797 PLN (1601.08 USD) in Bulgaria and 18630 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 68.9% lower in Bulgaria.

5 797 PLN
18 630 PLN

Hotels

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Bulgaria vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
376 PLN

Two stars

202 PLN
530 PLN

Three stars

323 PLN
707 PLN

Four stars

525 PLN
914 PLN

Five stars

823 PLN
2 176 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Bulgaria: 9 cities, 178 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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