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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.06 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.41 USD in the United States and 1.84 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Bulgaria.

7.41 USD
1.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 1.93 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Bulgaria.

2.52 USD
1.93 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.94 USD in the United States and 12.93 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Bulgaria.

19.94 USD
12.93 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 7.69 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Bulgaria.

18.00 USD
7.69 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 8.52 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 47% lower in Bulgaria.

16.08 USD
8.52 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19 USD in the United States and 3.84 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Bulgaria.

19.00 USD
3.84 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.34 USD in the United States and 1.06 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Bulgaria.

3.34 USD
1.06 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.93 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Bulgaria.

7.19 USD
3.93 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 1.76 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Bulgaria.

3.81 USD
1.76 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
12.67 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 1.14 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Bulgaria.

2.94 USD
1.14 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 1.18 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Bulgaria.

5.01 USD
1.18 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 12.09 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Bulgaria.

17.16 USD
12.09 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 1.9 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

1.59 USD
1.90 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 1.02 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Bulgaria.

4.01 USD
1.02 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.72 USD
1.96 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 1.12 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Bulgaria.

3.74 USD
1.12 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.27 USD in the United States and 1.99 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Bulgaria.

8.27 USD
1.99 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.98 USD in the United States and 9.29 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

8.98 USD
9.29 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 2.77 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Bulgaria.

6.37 USD
2.77 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 0.69 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Bulgaria.

2.49 USD
0.69 USD

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 2.68 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Bulgaria.

5.86 USD
2.68 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 1.76 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Bulgaria.

3.30 USD
1.76 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 2.96 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63% lower in Bulgaria.

8.00 USD
2.96 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12 USD in the United States and 3.25 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Bulgaria.

12.00 USD
3.25 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 8.87 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Bulgaria.

12.00 USD
8.87 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 50.27 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Bulgaria.

140.00 USD
50.27 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 11.83 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Bulgaria.

26.00 USD
11.83 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 1.46 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Bulgaria.

2.55 USD
1.46 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 1.44 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

0.99 USD
1.44 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 1.44 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in the United States.

0.93 USD
1.44 USD

LPG 1L

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0.68 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.91 times more for transportation in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 29.57 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Bulgaria.

132.00 USD
29.57 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.90 USD
0.95 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 14.19 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Bulgaria.

42.00 USD
14.19 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 0.89 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 59% lower in Bulgaria.

2.17 USD
0.89 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 1.48 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Bulgaria.

4.99 USD
1.48 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20 USD in the United States and 9.46 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Bulgaria.

20.00 USD
9.46 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 43.87 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Bulgaria.

157.77 USD
43.87 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 21.8 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Bulgaria.

65.00 USD
21.80 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.81 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 4058 USD in the United States and 705.94 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Bulgaria.

4 058 USD
705.94 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 525.33 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Bulgaria.

2 543 USD
525.33 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 1305 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Bulgaria.

8 221 USD
1 305 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 911.92 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Bulgaria.

5 227 USD
911.92 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.78 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 17355 USD in the United States and 3696 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Bulgaria.

17 355 USD
3 696 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 2484 USD in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Bulgaria.

12 176 USD
2 484 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.26 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 1580 USD in Bulgaria. The average salary is 69.3% lower in Bulgaria.

5 145 USD
1 580 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
55.7 USD

Three stars

195 USD
89.3 USD

Four stars

252 USD
145 USD

Five stars

601 USD
227 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Bulgaria: 9 cities, 178 hotels

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