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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 2.05 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.04 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 6.78 PLN (1.86 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Bulgaria.

27.04 PLN
6.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (1.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Bulgaria.

9.20 PLN
7.11 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.76 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 47.67 PLN (13.06 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Bulgaria.

72.76 PLN
47.67 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.68 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 28.35 PLN (7.77 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Bulgaria.

65.68 PLN
28.35 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.68 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 31.43 PLN (8.61 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Bulgaria.

58.68 PLN
31.43 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.33 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 14.18 PLN (3.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Bulgaria.

69.33 PLN
14.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 3.93 PLN (1.08 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Bulgaria.

12.19 PLN
3.93 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.24 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 14.48 PLN (3.97 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Bulgaria.

26.24 PLN
14.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 6.48 PLN (1.77 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Bulgaria.

13.90 PLN
6.48 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.19 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 46.23 PLN (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Bulgaria.

91.19 PLN
46.23 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.21 PLN (1.15 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Bulgaria.

10.73 PLN
4.21 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.28 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.34 PLN (1.19 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Bulgaria.

18.28 PLN
4.34 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.62 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 44.58 PLN (12.22 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Bulgaria.

62.62 PLN
44.58 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.02 PLN (1.92 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United States.

5.80 PLN
7.02 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.63 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 3.77 PLN (1.03 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Bulgaria.

14.63 PLN
3.77 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.87 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 7.22 PLN (1.98 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Bulgaria.

20.87 PLN
7.22 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.65 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.14 PLN (1.14 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Bulgaria.

13.65 PLN
4.14 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.18 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 7.35 PLN (2.01 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Bulgaria.

30.18 PLN
7.35 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.77 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 33.9 PLN (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

32.77 PLN
33.90 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.24 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 10.23 PLN (2.8 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 56% lower in Bulgaria.

23.24 PLN
10.23 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.55 PLN (0.7 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Bulgaria.

9.09 PLN
2.55 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.5 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.38 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 9.9 PLN (2.71 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Bulgaria.

21.38 PLN
9.90 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.04 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 6.48 PLN (1.77 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Bulgaria.

12.04 PLN
6.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.19 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 10.9 PLN (2.99 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Bulgaria.

29.19 PLN
10.90 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 11.99 PLN (3.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Bulgaria.

43.79 PLN
11.99 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 32.71 PLN (8.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Bulgaria.

43.79 PLN
32.71 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 510.87 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 185.37 PLN (50.8 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Bulgaria.

510.87 PLN
185.37 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.88 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 43.62 PLN (11.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 54% lower in Bulgaria.

94.88 PLN
43.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 5.39 PLN (1.48 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Bulgaria.

9.31 PLN
5.39 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.51 times less for fuel in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 5.25 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the United States.

3.59 PLN
5.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.26 PLN (1.44 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
5.26 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.48 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.87 times more for transportation in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 481.67 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 109.04 PLN (29.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Bulgaria.

481.67 PLN
109.04 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.58 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.49 PLN (0.96 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67% lower in Bulgaria.

10.58 PLN
3.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.26 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 52.34 PLN (14.34 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Bulgaria.

153.26 PLN
52.34 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3.27 PLN (0.9 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Bulgaria.

7.92 PLN
3.27 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.21 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 5.45 PLN (1.49 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Bulgaria.

18.21 PLN
5.45 PLN

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 72.98 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 34.89 PLN (9.56 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Bulgaria.

72.98 PLN
34.89 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 575.71 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 161.77 PLN (44.33 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Bulgaria.

575.71 PLN
161.77 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.19 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 80.38 PLN (22.03 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Bulgaria.

237.19 PLN
80.38 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.75 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 14807 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2603 PLN (713.42 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Bulgaria.

14 807 PLN
2 603 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 9280 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1937 PLN (530.89 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Bulgaria.

9 280 PLN
1 937 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 30000 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 4811 PLN (1318.38 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 84% lower in Bulgaria.

30 000 PLN
4 811 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 19072 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 3363 PLN (921.58 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Bulgaria.

19 072 PLN
3 363 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.73 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 63330 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 13631 PLN (3735.5 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Bulgaria.

63 330 PLN
13 631 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 44431 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 9161 PLN (2510.41 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Bulgaria.

44 431 PLN
9 161 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.22 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18775 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 5828 PLN (1597.24 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 69% lower in Bulgaria.

18 775 PLN
5 828 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
-

Two stars

534 PLN
203 PLN

Three stars

712 PLN
326 PLN

Four stars

921 PLN
529 PLN

Five stars

2 193 PLN
829 PLN

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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