Cost of living in Bournemouth is 38% higher than in Sofia (without rent).
Rent in Bournemouth is 175% more expensive than in Sofia.
Cost of living including rent in Bournemouth is 103% higher than in Sofia.
Food in Bournemouth is 40% more expensive than in Sofia.
Transport in Bournemouth is 7% more expensive than in Sofia.
| Bournemouth | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bournemouth | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.8 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.5 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.3 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.85 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.94 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.88 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.52 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 21.1 $ | 3.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.67 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.8 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.2 $ | 7.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 113 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.51 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.48 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.91 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
194 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
297 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,099 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,333 $ | 651 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,211 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,157 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,340 $ | 3,253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,179 $ | 2,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,824 $ | 1,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.9 % | 3.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.3 $ | 66.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,975 $ | 556 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,242 $ | 7,369 $ |