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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

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Spain vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.14 times more for grocery shopping in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.15 PLN (2.43 USD) in Spain and 5.72 PLN (1.52 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Bulgaria.

9.15 PLN
5.72 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.01 PLN (2.13 USD) in Spain and 6.76 PLN (1.8 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Bulgaria.

8.01 PLN
6.76 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.73 PLN (13.73 USD) in Spain and 45.95 PLN (12.2 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Bulgaria.

51.73 PLN
45.95 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 23.73 PLN (6.3 USD) in Spain and 21.67 PLN (5.75 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Bulgaria.

23.73 PLN
21.67 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.35 PLN (8.32 USD) in Spain and 31.25 PLN (8.3 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Bulgaria.

31.35 PLN
31.25 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.61 PLN (5.74 USD) in Spain and 13 PLN (3.45 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Bulgaria.

21.61 PLN
13.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.19 PLN (1.11 USD) in Spain and 3.55 PLN (0.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Bulgaria.

4.19 PLN
3.55 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.08 PLN (2.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 12.2 PLN (3.24 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Spain.

10.08 PLN
12.20 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.44 PLN (1.71 USD) in Spain and 6.22 PLN (1.65 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Bulgaria.

6.44 PLN
6.22 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 62.07 PLN (16.48 USD) in Spain and 47.72 PLN (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Bulgaria.

62.07 PLN
47.72 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.49 PLN (1.19 USD) in Spain and 3.53 PLN (0.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Bulgaria.

4.49 PLN
3.53 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.87 PLN (1.29 USD) in Spain and 4.07 PLN (1.08 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Bulgaria.

4.87 PLN
4.07 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 45.04 PLN (11.96 USD) in Spain and 42.76 PLN (11.35 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Bulgaria.

45.04 PLN
42.76 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.81 PLN (1.01 USD) in Spain and 6.78 PLN (1.8 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Spain.

3.81 PLN
6.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.72 PLN (1.52 USD) in Spain and 3.58 PLN (0.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Bulgaria.

5.72 PLN
3.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.5 PLN (1.99 USD) in Spain and 6.2 PLN (1.65 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Bulgaria.

7.50 PLN
6.20 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.38 PLN (1.43 USD) in Spain and 3.68 PLN (0.98 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Bulgaria.

5.38 PLN
3.68 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.3 PLN (1.41 USD) in Spain and 7.85 PLN (2.08 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Spain.

5.30 PLN
7.85 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 41.36 PLN (10.98 USD) in Spain and 34.99 PLN (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Bulgaria.

41.36 PLN
34.99 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.3 PLN (2.2 USD) in Spain and 9.3 PLN (2.47 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Spain.

8.30 PLN
9.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.92 PLN (0.78 USD) in Spain and 2.49 PLN (0.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Bulgaria.

2.92 PLN
2.49 PLN

Restaurant

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Spain vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.26 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.02 PLN (2.4 USD) in Spain and 8 PLN (2.12 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Bulgaria.

9.02 PLN
8.00 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10 PLN (2.65 USD) in Spain and 5.01 PLN (1.33 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Bulgaria.

10.00 PLN
5.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 14.83 PLN (3.94 USD) in Spain and 8.67 PLN (2.3 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Bulgaria.

14.83 PLN
8.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.83 PLN (3.94 USD) in Spain and 10.84 PLN (2.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Bulgaria.

14.83 PLN
10.84 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 33.89 PLN (9 USD) in Spain and 26.01 PLN (6.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Bulgaria.

33.89 PLN
26.01 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 211.84 PLN (56.24 USD) in Spain and 173.39 PLN (46.04 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Bulgaria.

211.84 PLN
173.39 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 50.84 PLN (13.5 USD) in Spain and 43.35 PLN (11.51 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Bulgaria.

50.84 PLN
43.35 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.95 PLN (1.84 USD) in Spain and 3.45 PLN (0.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Bulgaria.

6.95 PLN
3.45 PLN

Fuel

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Spain vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times more for fuel in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.66 PLN (1.5 USD) in Spain and 5.04 PLN (1.34 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 11% lower in Bulgaria.

5.66 PLN
5.04 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.12 PLN (1.62 USD) in Spain and 5.16 PLN (1.37 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Bulgaria.

6.12 PLN
5.16 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.88 PLN (1.03 USD) in Spain and 2.46 PLN (0.65 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Bulgaria.

3.88 PLN
2.46 PLN

Transportation

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Spain vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.21 times more for transportation in Spain than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 231.33 PLN (61.42 USD) in Spain and 108.37 PLN (28.77 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Bulgaria.

231.33 PLN
108.37 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.36 PLN (1.69 USD) in Spain and 3.47 PLN (0.92 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Bulgaria.

6.36 PLN
3.47 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.21 PLN (24.75 USD) in Spain and 39.01 PLN (10.36 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Bulgaria.

93.21 PLN
39.01 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.66 PLN (1.24 USD) in Spain and 2.6 PLN (0.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Bulgaria.

4.66 PLN
2.60 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.83 PLN (3.94 USD) in Spain and 4.75 PLN (1.26 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 68% lower in Bulgaria.

14.83 PLN
4.75 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 38.13 PLN (10.12 USD) in Spain and 32.51 PLN (8.63 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Bulgaria.

38.13 PLN
32.51 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 175.44 PLN (46.58 USD) in Spain and 118.86 PLN (31.56 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Bulgaria.

175.44 PLN
118.86 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 53.13 PLN (14.11 USD) in Spain and 60.23 PLN (15.99 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Spain.

53.13 PLN
60.23 PLN

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.29 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 4276 PLN (1135.3 USD) in Spain and 1850 PLN (491.2 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Bulgaria.

4 276 PLN
1 850 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 3352 PLN (889.95 USD) in Spain and 1426 PLN (378.54 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Bulgaria.

3 352 PLN
1 426 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 7411 PLN (1967.59 USD) in Spain and 3354 PLN (890.39 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Bulgaria.

7 411 PLN
3 354 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 5372 PLN (1426.34 USD) in Spain and 2279 PLN (605.01 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Bulgaria.

5 372 PLN
2 279 PLN

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.17 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 22808 PLN (6055.52 USD) in Spain and 10581 PLN (2809.12 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Bulgaria.

22 808 PLN
10 581 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 15069 PLN (4000.77 USD) in Spain and 6910 PLN (1834.53 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Bulgaria.

15 069 PLN
6 910 PLN

Salary

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Spain vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 2.04 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 8425 PLN (2236.77 USD) in Spain and 4139 PLN (1098.79 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 50.9% lower in Bulgaria.

8 425 PLN
4 139 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

408 PLN
-

Two stars

462 PLN
210 PLN

Three stars

648 PLN
336 PLN

Four stars

819 PLN
546 PLN

Five stars

1 717 PLN
856 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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