Cost of Living

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Live cost-of-living data for Plovdiv — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
16/ 10084% cheaper than New York
$950/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
10%
Income Tax
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
15/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$320/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$240/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
Food & Groceries
10/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.96/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.72/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$20/month
One-Way Ticket$0.88/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.87/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$90/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$10/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$15/month
Healthcare
40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$45/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
30/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$4/ticket
Clothing
20/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
20/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$28/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6/meal
Childcare
25/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

100 Mbps
Internet Speed
$120
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kapana, Old Town, Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plovdiv cheap to live in?

Plovdiv has a cost of living index of 16/100, where New York = 100. It is 84% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $560–$784 per month.

How much does rent cost in Plovdiv?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Plovdiv costs approximately $320/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $240/month.

Is Plovdiv good for digital nomads?

Plovdiv has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 100 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $120/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Plovdiv?

The median net monthly salary in Plovdiv is approximately $950 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

How does Plovdiv compare to New York for cost of living?

Plovdiv (cost index 16) is 84% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,100/month by moving from New York to Plovdiv.

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