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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain vs. Bulgaria

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

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times more for grocery shopping in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.74 PLN (2.64 USD) in Spain and 6.79 PLN (1.84 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Bulgaria.

9.74 PLN
6.79 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.07 PLN (2.19 USD) in Spain and 7.11 PLN (1.93 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Bulgaria.

8.07 PLN
7.11 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 62.42 PLN (16.93 USD) in Spain and 47.7 PLN (12.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Bulgaria.

62.42 PLN
47.70 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 29.69 PLN (8.06 USD) in Spain and 28.36 PLN (7.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Bulgaria.

29.69 PLN
28.36 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.24 PLN (9.02 USD) in Spain and 31.44 PLN (8.53 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Bulgaria.

33.24 PLN
31.44 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 25.63 PLN (6.95 USD) in Spain and 14.18 PLN (3.85 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Bulgaria.

25.63 PLN
14.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.17 PLN (1.4 USD) in Spain and 3.93 PLN (1.07 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 24% lower in Bulgaria.

5.17 PLN
3.93 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.69 PLN (3.44 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 14.49 PLN (3.93 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Spain.

12.69 PLN
14.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.37 PLN (2.27 USD) in Spain and 6.48 PLN (1.76 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Bulgaria.

8.37 PLN
6.48 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 60.75 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 46.71 PLN (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Bulgaria.

60.75 PLN
46.71 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.08 PLN (1.38 USD) in Spain and 4.21 PLN (1.14 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Bulgaria.

5.08 PLN
4.21 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.28 PLN (1.7 USD) in Spain and 4.34 PLN (1.18 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Bulgaria.

6.28 PLN
4.34 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.75 PLN (14.58 USD) in Spain and 44.6 PLN (12.1 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17% lower in Bulgaria.

53.75 PLN
44.60 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.53 PLN (1.23 USD) in Spain and 7.03 PLN (1.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Spain.

4.53 PLN
7.03 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.86 PLN (2.13 USD) in Spain and 3.77 PLN (1.02 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52% lower in Bulgaria.

7.86 PLN
3.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.53 PLN (2.58 USD) in Spain and 7.22 PLN (1.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Bulgaria.

9.53 PLN
7.22 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.69 PLN (2.09 USD) in Spain and 4.15 PLN (1.12 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46% lower in Bulgaria.

7.69 PLN
4.15 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.24 PLN (1.69 USD) in Spain and 7.35 PLN (1.99 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Spain.

6.24 PLN
7.35 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 40.48 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 34.25 PLN (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Bulgaria.

40.48 PLN
34.25 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.17 PLN (2.76 USD) in Spain and 10.23 PLN (2.78 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Spain.

10.17 PLN
10.23 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.59 PLN (0.97 USD) in Spain and 2.55 PLN (0.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 29% lower in Bulgaria.

3.59 PLN
2.55 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.39 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.62 PLN (3.15 USD) in Spain and 9.91 PLN (2.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Bulgaria.

11.62 PLN
9.91 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.66 PLN (3.16 USD) in Spain and 6.48 PLN (1.76 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Bulgaria.

11.66 PLN
6.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.95 PLN (4.06 USD) in Spain and 10.91 PLN (2.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 27% lower in Bulgaria.

14.95 PLN
10.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.09 PLN (4.64 USD) in Spain and 12 PLN (3.26 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Bulgaria.

17.09 PLN
12.00 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.72 PLN (11.59 USD) in Spain and 32.73 PLN (8.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Bulgaria.

42.72 PLN
32.73 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 256.35 PLN (69.54 USD) in Spain and 185.46 PLN (50.31 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Bulgaria.

256.35 PLN
185.46 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 64.09 PLN (17.38 USD) in Spain and 43.64 PLN (11.84 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Bulgaria.

64.09 PLN
43.64 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.9 PLN (2.14 USD) in Spain and 5.39 PLN (1.46 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Bulgaria.

7.90 PLN
5.39 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.27 times more for fuel in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.13 PLN (1.66 USD) in Spain and 5.3 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Bulgaria.

6.13 PLN
5.30 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.46 PLN (1.75 USD) in Spain and 5.31 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Bulgaria.

6.46 PLN
5.31 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.07 PLN (1.1 USD) in Spain and 2.5 PLN (0.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Bulgaria.

4.07 PLN
2.50 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.82 times more for transportation in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 181.58 PLN (49.26 USD) in Spain and 109.09 PLN (29.59 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Bulgaria.

181.58 PLN
109.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.41 PLN (1.74 USD) in Spain and 3.49 PLN (0.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Bulgaria.

6.41 PLN
3.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 106.81 PLN (28.97 USD) in Spain and 52.37 PLN (14.21 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 51% lower in Bulgaria.

106.81 PLN
52.37 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.55 PLN (1.51 USD) in Spain and 3.27 PLN (0.89 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Bulgaria.

5.55 PLN
3.27 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.95 PLN (4.06 USD) in Spain and 5.45 PLN (1.48 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Bulgaria.

14.95 PLN
5.45 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 42.72 PLN (11.59 USD) in Spain and 34.91 PLN (9.47 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Bulgaria.

42.72 PLN
34.91 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 195.76 PLN (53.11 USD) in Spain and 161.85 PLN (43.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Bulgaria.

195.76 PLN
161.85 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65.5 PLN (17.77 USD) in Spain and 80.42 PLN (21.82 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Spain.

65.50 PLN
80.42 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.22 times more for renting an apartment in Spain than in Bulgaria.

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 6033 PLN (1636.58 USD) in Spain and 2605 PLN (706.56 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Bulgaria.

6 033 PLN
2 605 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 4188 PLN (1136.18 USD) in Spain and 1938 PLN (525.79 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Bulgaria.

4 188 PLN
1 938 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 10815 PLN (2933.72 USD) in Spain and 4813 PLN (1305.7 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Bulgaria.

10 815 PLN
4 813 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 7146 PLN (1938.62 USD) in Spain and 3365 PLN (912.72 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Bulgaria.

7 146 PLN
3 365 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.06 times more for buying an apartment in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 29126 PLN (7901.05 USD) in Spain and 13638 PLN (3699.57 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Bulgaria.

29 126 PLN
13 638 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 17782 PLN (4823.68 USD) in Spain and 9165 PLN (2486.27 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Bulgaria.

17 782 PLN
9 165 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEURBGN

Spain vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.56 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 9121 PLN (2474.26 USD) in Spain and 5831 PLN (1581.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 36.1% lower in Bulgaria.

9 121 PLN
5 831 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEURBGN

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

One star

400 PLN
-

Two stars

452 PLN
205 PLN

Three stars

634 PLN
329 PLN

Four stars

802 PLN
534 PLN

Five stars

1 681 PLN
838 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • Bulgaria: 9 cities, 178 hotels

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