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Cost of Living & Prices:
Bulgaria vs. United States

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Grocery

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Bulgaria vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.06 times less for grocery shopping in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Bulgaria and 6.38 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Bulgaria.

1.59 EUR
6.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.93 USD) in Bulgaria and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in Bulgaria.

1.67 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.17 EUR (12.97 USD) in Bulgaria and 17.17 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Bulgaria.

11.17 EUR
17.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.64 EUR (7.72 USD) in Bulgaria and 15.5 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Bulgaria.

6.64 EUR
15.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.36 EUR (8.55 USD) in Bulgaria and 13.84 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Bulgaria.

7.36 EUR
13.84 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.32 EUR (3.86 USD) in Bulgaria and 16.36 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Bulgaria.

3.32 EUR
16.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Bulgaria and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Bulgaria.

0.92 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.39 EUR (3.94 USD) for 12 eggs in Bulgaria and 6.19 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Bulgaria.

3.39 EUR
6.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in Bulgaria and 3.28 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Bulgaria.

1.52 EUR
3.28 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 10.91 EUR (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria and 21.52 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Bulgaria.

10.91 EUR
21.52 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Bulgaria and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Bulgaria.

0.99 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Bulgaria and 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Bulgaria.

1.02 EUR
4.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.44 EUR (12.13 USD) in Bulgaria and 14.77 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Bulgaria.

10.44 EUR
14.77 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in Bulgaria and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in the United States.

1.65 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Bulgaria and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Bulgaria.

0.88 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.69 EUR (1.96 USD) in Bulgaria and 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Bulgaria.

1.69 EUR
4.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Bulgaria and 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Bulgaria.

0.97 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Bulgaria and 7.12 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Bulgaria.

1.72 EUR
7.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8 EUR (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria and 7.73 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

8.00 EUR
7.73 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.4 EUR (2.78 USD) in Bulgaria and 5.48 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Bulgaria.

2.40 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Bulgaria and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Bulgaria.

0.60 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Bulgaria vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.52 times less for meals in restaurants in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.32 EUR (2.69 USD) in Bulgaria and 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Bulgaria.

2.32 EUR
5.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in Bulgaria and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Bulgaria.

1.52 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.55 EUR (2.97 USD) in Bulgaria and 6.89 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Bulgaria.

2.55 EUR
6.89 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.81 EUR (3.26 USD) in Bulgaria and 10.33 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Bulgaria.

2.81 EUR
10.33 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.66 EUR (8.9 USD) in Bulgaria and 10.33 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Bulgaria.

7.66 EUR
10.33 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 43.43 EUR (50.45 USD) in Bulgaria and 120.53 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Bulgaria.

43.43 EUR
120.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.22 EUR (11.87 USD) in Bulgaria and 22.38 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Bulgaria.

10.22 EUR
22.38 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Bulgaria and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Bulgaria.

1.26 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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Bulgaria vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times more for fuel in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in the United States.

1.24 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in the United States.

1.24 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.58 EUR
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Transportation

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Bulgaria vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.9 times less for transportation in Bulgaria than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 25.55 EUR (29.68 USD) in Bulgaria and 113.65 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Bulgaria.

25.55 EUR
113.65 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in Bulgaria and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Bulgaria.

0.82 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12.26 EUR (14.24 USD) in Bulgaria and 36.16 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Bulgaria.

12.26 EUR
36.16 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in Bulgaria and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Bulgaria.

0.77 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.28 EUR (1.48 USD) in Bulgaria and 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Bulgaria.

1.28 EUR
4.30 EUR

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 8.18 EUR (9.5 USD) in Bulgaria and 17.22 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Bulgaria.

8.18 EUR
17.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 37.91 EUR (44.03 USD) in Bulgaria and 135.83 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Bulgaria.

37.91 EUR
135.83 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.84 EUR (21.88 USD) in Bulgaria and 55.96 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Bulgaria.

18.84 EUR
55.96 EUR

Flats for rent

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Bulgaria vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.79 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 609.99 EUR (708.51 USD) in Bulgaria and 3493 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Bulgaria.

609.99 EUR
3 493 EUR

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 453.93 EUR (527.24 USD) in Bulgaria and 2190 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Bulgaria.

453.93 EUR
2 190 EUR

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 1127 EUR (1309.31 USD) in Bulgaria and 7078 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Bulgaria.

1 127 EUR
7 078 EUR

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 787.98 EUR (915.24 USD) in Bulgaria and 4500 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Bulgaria.

787.98 EUR
4 500 EUR

Flats for sale

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Bulgaria vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.76 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 3194 EUR (3709.79 USD) in Bulgaria and 14942 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Bulgaria.

3 194 EUR
14 942 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2146 EUR (2493.14 USD) in Bulgaria and 10483 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Bulgaria.

2 146 EUR
10 483 EUR

Salary

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Bulgaria vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Bulgaria is 3.24 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1366 EUR (1586.25 USD) in Bulgaria and 4430 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 69.2% lower in Bulgaria.

1 366 EUR
4 430 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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89.3 EUR

Two stars

48 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

76.9 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

125 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

196 EUR
517 EUR

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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