Cost of living in Imperia is 32% higher than in Sofia (without rent).
Rent in Imperia is 43% more expensive than in Sofia.
Cost of living including rent in Imperia is 37% higher than in Sofia.
Food in Imperia is 42% more expensive than in Sofia.
Transport in Imperia is 36% cheaper than in Sofia.
| Imperia | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Imperia | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.7 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.5 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.15 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.05 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.01 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.4 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.64 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.65 $ | 3.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.77 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.4 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.07 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.3 $ | 7.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.8 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.5 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.41 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.21 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.7 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.8 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 556 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 889 $ | 651 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 698 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,334 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,290 $ | 3,253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,056 $ | 2,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,797 $ | 1,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.78 % | 3.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.1 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.88 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Haircut | 15.9 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.8 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.1 $ | 66.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 841 $ | 556 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,458 $ | 7,369 $ |