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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.5 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.27 PLN (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.78 PLN (1.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Bulgaria.

12.27 PLN
6.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.1 PLN (1.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.11 PLN (1.97 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.10 PLN
7.11 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.1 PLN (14.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.69 PLN (13.19 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Bulgaria.

51.10 PLN
47.69 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.89 PLN (11.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.36 PLN (7.84 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Bulgaria.

41.89 PLN
28.36 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.54 PLN (8.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.43 PLN (8.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Bulgaria.

31.54 PLN
31.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.77 PLN (23.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.18 PLN (3.92 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Bulgaria.

83.77 PLN
14.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.78 PLN (3.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.93 PLN (1.09 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Bulgaria.

11.78 PLN
3.93 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.94 PLN (4.96 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 14.48 PLN (4.01 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Bulgaria.

17.94 PLN
14.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.68 PLN (4.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.48 PLN (1.79 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Bulgaria.

14.68 PLN
6.48 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.98 PLN (1.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.21 PLN (1.16 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Bulgaria.

4.98 PLN
4.21 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.08 PLN (2.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.34 PLN (1.2 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Bulgaria.

8.08 PLN
4.34 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.23 PLN (10.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 44.59 PLN (12.33 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United Kingdom.

39.23 PLN
44.59 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.41 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.02 PLN (1.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.41 PLN
7.02 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.6 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.77 PLN (1.04 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Bulgaria.

6.60 PLN
3.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.33 PLN (3.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.22 PLN (2 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Bulgaria.

11.33 PLN
7.22 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.91 PLN (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.14 PLN (1.15 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Bulgaria.

5.91 PLN
4.14 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.17 PLN (2.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.35 PLN (2.03 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Bulgaria.

9.17 PLN
7.35 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.26 PLN (3.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.23 PLN (2.83 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Bulgaria.

13.26 PLN
10.23 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.95 PLN (1.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.55 PLN (0.71 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Bulgaria.

6.95 PLN
2.55 PLN

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 18.87 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.9 PLN (2.74 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Bulgaria.

18.87 PLN
9.90 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.35 PLN (2.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.48 PLN (1.79 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Bulgaria.

10.35 PLN
6.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.88 PLN (8.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.91 PLN (3.02 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Bulgaria.

31.88 PLN
10.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.12 PLN (8.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12 PLN (3.32 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Bulgaria.

29.12 PLN
12.00 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.42 PLN (10.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.72 PLN (9.05 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17% lower in Bulgaria.

39.42 PLN
32.72 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 394.22 PLN (109.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 185.42 PLN (51.28 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53% lower in Bulgaria.

394.22 PLN
185.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.56 PLN (27.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 43.63 PLN (12.07 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Bulgaria.

98.56 PLN
43.63 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.5 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.39 PLN (1.49 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Bulgaria.

6.50 PLN
5.39 PLN

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 6.97 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.2 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Bulgaria.

6.97 PLN
5.20 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.61 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.21 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Bulgaria.

6.61 PLN
5.21 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.61 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.46 PLN (0.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Bulgaria.

4.61 PLN
2.46 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.41 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 917.01 PLN (253.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 109.07 PLN (30.16 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Bulgaria.

917.01 PLN
109.07 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.78 PLN (4.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.49 PLN (0.97 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Bulgaria.

14.78 PLN
3.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 147.83 PLN (40.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 52.35 PLN (14.48 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Bulgaria.

147.83 PLN
52.35 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.32 PLN (3.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.27 PLN (0.9 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Bulgaria.

12.32 PLN
3.27 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.68 PLN (6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.45 PLN (1.51 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Bulgaria.

21.68 PLN
5.45 PLN

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 73.92 PLN (20.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.9 PLN (9.65 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Bulgaria.

73.92 PLN
34.90 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 237.52 PLN (65.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 161.82 PLN (44.75 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Bulgaria.

237.52 PLN
161.82 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 88.45 PLN (24.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 80.41 PLN (22.24 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Bulgaria.

88.45 PLN
80.41 PLN

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 10930 PLN (3022.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2604 PLN (720.14 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Bulgaria.

10 930 PLN
2 604 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 8155 PLN (2255.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1938 PLN (535.9 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Bulgaria.

8 155 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 20307 PLN (5615.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4812 PLN (1330.8 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Bulgaria.

20 307 PLN
4 812 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 13555 PLN (3748.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3364 PLN (930.27 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Bulgaria.

13 555 PLN
3 364 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.1 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 74764 PLN (20675.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13635 PLN (3770.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Bulgaria.

74 764 PLN
13 635 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 41577 PLN (11497.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9163 PLN (2534.06 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 78% lower in Bulgaria.

41 577 PLN
9 163 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.51 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14631 PLN (4046.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5830 PLN (1612.28 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 60.2% lower in Bulgaria.

14 631 PLN
5 830 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

578 PLN
-

Two stars

442 PLN
202 PLN

Three stars

461 PLN
323 PLN

Four stars

599 PLN
524 PLN

Five stars

1 525 PLN
822 PLN

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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