Cost of Living in Friedberg vs Sofia

Cost of living in Friedberg is 38% higher than in Sofia (without rent).

Rent in Friedberg is 81% more expensive than in Sofia.

Cost of living including rent in Friedberg is 58% higher than in Sofia.

Food in Friedberg is 50% more expensive than in Sofia.

Transport in Friedberg is 17% cheaper than in Sofia.

Friedberg vs. Sofia Comparision

Friedberg Sofia
Cost of Living, including rent
1,650 $
1,043 $
Without Rent
757 $
549 $
Rent & Utilities
893 $
494 $
Food
543 $
362 $
Transport
70 $
84 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3,308 $
1,389 $
Quality of Life
71
78
Population
30.4K
1.4M

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Friedberg Sofia

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
15.1 $ 9.9 $
Dinner, for 2 74 $ 39.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $ 8.45 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.64 $ 2.32 $
Capuccino 3.85 $ 2.37 $
Coke, 330ml 2.42 $ 1.42 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.23 $ 1.82 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.09 $ 0.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.28 $ 1.59 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.66 $ 3.79 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.2 $ 11 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $ 8.72 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 20.1 $ 12.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.93 $ 1.67 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.6 $ 1.89 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.19 $ 1.78 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.5 $ 1.15 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $ 1.08 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.66 $ 0.48 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2 $ 1.58 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.56 $ 7.55 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1 $ 1.07 $
Cigarette pack 9.11 $ 3.68 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 3.72 $ 0.9 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 55 $ 27.3 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.96 $ 1.55 $
Taxi, 8 km 22 $ 7.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 71.1 $ 34.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10 $ 8.05 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 2.8 $ 3.32 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.36 $ 1.98 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.94 $ 2.85 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
191 $ 98 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
294 $ 151 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
51.3 $ 13.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 611 $ 359 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,414 $ 651 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 806 $ 475 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,607 $ 943 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,394 $ 3,253 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,683 $ 2,109 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,308 $ 1,389 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.95 % 3.18 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 43.6 $ 34.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.7 $ 8.22 $
Haircut 17 $ 9.66 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.1 $ 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 100 $ 66.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 403 $ 556 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 14,761 $ 7,369 $