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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.67 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.87 EUR (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.59 EUR (1.87 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Bulgaria.

2.87 EUR
1.59 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
1.67 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.96 EUR (14.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.18 EUR (13.16 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Bulgaria.

11.96 EUR
11.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.8 EUR (11.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.65 EUR (7.83 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Bulgaria.

9.80 EUR
6.65 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.38 EUR (8.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.37 EUR (8.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Bulgaria.

7.38 EUR
7.37 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.6 EUR (23.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.32 EUR (3.91 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Bulgaria.

19.60 EUR
3.32 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.76 EUR (3.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Bulgaria.

2.76 EUR
0.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.2 EUR (4.94 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.4 EUR (4 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 19% lower in Bulgaria.

4.20 EUR
3.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.44 EUR (4.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.52 EUR (1.79 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Bulgaria.

3.44 EUR
1.52 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.15 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.76 EUR (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Bulgaria.

25.15 EUR
10.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Bulgaria.

1.16 EUR
0.99 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 EUR (2.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46% lower in Bulgaria.

1.89 EUR
1.02 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.18 EUR (10.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.45 EUR (12.31 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.18 EUR
10.45 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 EUR
1.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Bulgaria.

1.55 EUR
0.88 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.69 EUR (1.99 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Bulgaria.

2.65 EUR
1.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Bulgaria.

1.38 EUR
0.97 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (2.03 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Bulgaria.

2.14 EUR
1.72 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.33 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.89 EUR (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Bulgaria.

16.33 EUR
7.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.1 EUR (3.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.4 EUR (2.82 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Bulgaria.

3.10 EUR
2.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Bulgaria.

1.63 EUR
0.60 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.05 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.42 EUR (5.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.32 EUR (2.73 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Bulgaria.

4.42 EUR
2.32 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.42 EUR (2.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.52 EUR (1.79 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Bulgaria.

2.42 EUR
1.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.46 EUR (8.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.56 EUR (3.01 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Bulgaria.

7.46 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.82 EUR (8.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.81 EUR (3.31 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Bulgaria.

6.82 EUR
2.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.23 EUR (10.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.67 EUR (9.03 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Bulgaria.

9.23 EUR
7.67 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.25 EUR (108.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 43.47 EUR (51.18 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Bulgaria.

92.25 EUR
43.47 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.06 EUR (27.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.23 EUR (12.04 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Bulgaria.

23.06 EUR
10.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.26 EUR (1.49 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Bulgaria.

1.52 EUR
1.26 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.41 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.22 EUR (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Bulgaria.

1.64 EUR
1.22 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.55 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.22 EUR (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Bulgaria.

1.55 EUR
1.22 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.08 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Bulgaria.

1.08 EUR
0.58 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.4 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 214.59 EUR (252.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 25.57 EUR (30.1 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Bulgaria.

214.59 EUR
25.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.46 EUR (4.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Bulgaria.

3.46 EUR
0.82 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.59 EUR (40.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.27 EUR (14.45 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Bulgaria.

34.59 EUR
12.27 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.88 EUR (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Bulgaria.

2.88 EUR
0.77 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.07 EUR (5.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.28 EUR (1.51 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Bulgaria.

5.07 EUR
1.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.3 EUR (20.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.18 EUR (9.63 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Bulgaria.

17.30 EUR
8.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.58 EUR (65.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.93 EUR (44.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Bulgaria.

55.58 EUR
37.93 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.7 EUR (24.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.85 EUR (22.19 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Bulgaria.

20.70 EUR
18.85 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.16 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2558 EUR (3011.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 610.43 EUR (718.74 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Bulgaria.

2 558 EUR
610.43 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 1908 EUR (2246.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 454.25 EUR (534.86 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Bulgaria.

1 908 EUR
454.25 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 4752 EUR (5595.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1128 EUR (1328.22 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Bulgaria.

4 752 EUR
1 128 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 3172 EUR (3734.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 788.54 EUR (928.46 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Bulgaria.

3 172 EUR
788.54 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.09 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 17496 EUR (20600.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3196 EUR (3763.37 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Bulgaria.

17 496 EUR
3 196 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 9730 EUR (11455.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2148 EUR (2529.14 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Bulgaria.

9 730 EUR
2 148 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.5 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3424 EUR (4031.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1367 EUR (1609.15 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 60.1% lower in Bulgaria.

3 424 EUR
1 367 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

136 EUR
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Two stars

104 EUR
47.3 EUR

Three stars

108 EUR
75.8 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
123 EUR

Five stars

358 EUR
193 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Bulgaria: 9 cities, 178 hotels

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