Cost of living in Sofia is 9% lower than in Riga (without rent).
Rent in Sofia is 13% cheaper than in Riga.
Cost of living including rent in Sofia is 11% lower than in Riga.
Food in Sofia is 8% cheaper than in Riga.
Transport in Sofia is very similar to Riga.
| Sofia | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sofia | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.9 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.5 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.45 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.79 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.72 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.55 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.68 $ | 5.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.9 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.3 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.6 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.7 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.05 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.32 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.85 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 283 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.6 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 651 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 475 $ | 510 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 943 $ | 922 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,253 $ | 2,784 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,109 $ | 1,763 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,389 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.18 % | 4.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.4 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.22 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 9.66 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.9 $ | 77.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 556 $ | 547 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,369 $ | 13,962 $ |