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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Bulgaria

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Grocery

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United States vs. Bulgaria - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.14 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.52 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74% lower in Bulgaria.

5.15 EUR
1.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.8 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Bulgaria.

2.11 EUR
1.59 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 10.79 EUR (12.24 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Bulgaria.

18.50 EUR
10.79 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.09 EUR (5.78 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Bulgaria.

15.86 EUR
5.09 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.34 EUR (8.33 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Bulgaria.

15.35 EUR
7.34 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.05 EUR (3.47 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Bulgaria.

14.10 EUR
3.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Bulgaria.

2.83 EUR
0.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.87 EUR (3.25 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Bulgaria.

4.18 EUR
2.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Bulgaria.

3.46 EUR
1.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.02 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 11.17 EUR (12.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Bulgaria.

22.02 EUR
11.17 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Bulgaria.

2.50 EUR
0.83 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Bulgaria.

3.76 EUR
0.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.04 EUR (11.4 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Bulgaria.

14.73 EUR
10.04 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.59 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Bulgaria.

3.44 EUR
0.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.65 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Bulgaria.

4.70 EUR
1.46 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Bulgaria.

3.75 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Bulgaria.

7.24 EUR
1.84 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 8.19 EUR (9.29 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

7.91 EUR
8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.18 EUR (2.48 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Bulgaria.

5.51 EUR
2.18 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Bulgaria.

2.20 EUR
0.59 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Bulgaria - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.22 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.88 EUR (2.13 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Bulgaria.

4.60 EUR
1.88 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.33 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Bulgaria.

2.47 EUR
1.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.31 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Bulgaria.

7.05 EUR
2.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (2.89 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Bulgaria.

8.81 EUR
2.54 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.11 EUR (6.93 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Bulgaria.

10.57 EUR
6.11 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.12 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 40.72 EUR (46.21 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Bulgaria.

88.12 EUR
40.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 10.18 EUR (11.55 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Bulgaria.

22.03 EUR
10.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Bulgaria.

1.94 EUR
0.81 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Bulgaria - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.46 times less for fuel in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.34 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.18 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.37 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.21 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.58 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.99 times more for transportation in the United States than in Bulgaria.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.68 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 25.45 EUR (28.88 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Bulgaria.

113.68 EUR
25.45 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Bulgaria.

2.42 EUR
0.81 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 9.16 EUR (10.4 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Bulgaria.

26.44 EUR
9.16 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Bulgaria.

1.64 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 72% lower in Bulgaria.

3.97 EUR
1.11 EUR

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 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.63 EUR (8.66 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Bulgaria.

15.86 EUR
7.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.59 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 27.91 EUR (31.67 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Bulgaria.

86.59 EUR
27.91 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.49 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 14.14 EUR (16.05 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Bulgaria.

33.49 EUR
14.14 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.32 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 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 434.47 EUR (493.02 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 87% lower in Bulgaria.

3 349 EUR
434.47 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 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 334.82 EUR (379.94 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 84% lower in Bulgaria.

2 098 EUR
334.82 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 6252 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 787.55 EUR (893.68 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Bulgaria.

6 252 EUR
787.55 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 3620 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 535.13 EUR (607.25 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Bulgaria.

3 620 EUR
535.13 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Bulgaria - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.05 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 12582 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2485 EUR (2819.5 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Bulgaria.

12 582 EUR
2 485 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 8174 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1623 EUR (1841.31 USD) in Bulgaria. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Bulgaria.

8 174 EUR
1 623 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Bulgaria - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.44 times higher than in Bulgaria.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5285 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 971.88 EUR (1102.85 USD) in Bulgaria. The average salary is 81.6% lower in Bulgaria.

5 285 EUR
971.88 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.4 EUR
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Two stars

129 EUR
49.1 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
78.7 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
128 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
200 EUR

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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