Cost of Living in Arnhem vs Sofia

Cost of living in Arnhem is 41% higher than in Sofia (without rent).

Rent in Arnhem is 79% more expensive than in Sofia.

Cost of living including rent in Arnhem is 59% higher than in Sofia.

Food in Arnhem is 51% more expensive than in Sofia.

Transport in Arnhem is 14% more expensive than in Sofia.

Arnhem vs. Sofia Comparision

Arnhem Sofia
Cost of Living, including rent
1,661 $
1,043 $
Without Rent
774 $
549 $
Rent & Utilities
886 $
494 $
Food
546 $
362 $
Transport
95 $
84 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4,347 $
1,389 $
Quality of Life
92
78
Population
164.0K
1.4M

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Arnhem Sofia

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
16.8 $ 9.9 $
Dinner, for 2 76.4 $ 39.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12 $ 8.45 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.57 $ 2.32 $
Capuccino 3.99 $ 2.37 $
Coke, 330ml 3.02 $ 1.42 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $ 1.82 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.98 $ 0.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.08 $ 1.59 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.71 $ 3.79 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.6 $ 11 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $ 8.72 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.5 $ 12.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.04 $ 1.67 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.42 $ 1.89 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.84 $ 1.78 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.04 $ 1.15 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.13 $ 1.08 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.51 $ 0.48 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.87 $ 1.58 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.64 $ 7.55 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.46 $ 1.07 $
Cigarette pack 12.6 $ 3.68 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 4.19 $ 0.9 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 111 $ 27.3 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 2.14 $ 1.55 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.9 $ 7.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 60.8 $ 34.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5 $ 8.05 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 3.58 $ 3.32 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.82 $ 1.98 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.41 $ 2.85 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
161 $ 98 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
251 $ 151 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
44.4 $ 13.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 638 $ 359 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,291 $ 651 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 852 $ 475 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,578 $ 943 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,573 $ 3,253 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,874 $ 2,109 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,347 $ 1,389 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.51 % 3.18 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 27.3 $ 34.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.7 $ 8.22 $
Haircut 18.6 $ 9.66 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 82.6 $ 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 81.4 $ 66.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,783 $ 556 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,720 $ 7,369 $