Cost of Living in Sofia vs Urfa

Cost of living in Sofia is 81% higher than in Urfa (without rent).

Rent in Sofia is 89% more expensive than in Urfa.

Cost of living including rent in Sofia is 84% higher than in Urfa.

Food in Sofia is 81% more expensive than in Urfa.

Transport in Sofia is 49% more expensive than in Urfa.

Sofia vs. Urfa Comparision

Sofia Urfa
Cost of Living, including rent
1,043 $
567 $
Without Rent
549 $
304 $
Rent & Utilities
494 $
262 $
Food
362 $
200 $
Transport
84 $
56 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1,389 $
1,313 $
Quality of Life
78
46
Population
1.4M
2.0M

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Sofia Urfa

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
9.9 $ 4.37 $
Dinner, for 2 39.5 $ 23.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.45 $ 5.36 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.32 $ 2.21 $
Capuccino 2.37 $ 2.58 $
Coke, 330ml 1.42 $ 1.06 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.82 $ 0.63 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.96 $ 1.06 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.59 $ 1.05 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.79 $ 1.68 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $ 5.86 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.72 $ 3.35 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.4 $ 14 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $ 0.68 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.89 $ 1.46 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.78 $ 0.58 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.15 $ 0.38 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.08 $ 0.38 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.48 $ 0.13 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.58 $ 1.34 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.55 $ 3.74 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.07 $ 2.24 $
Cigarette pack 3.68 $ 1.76 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 0.9 $ 0.44 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 27.3 $ 12.6 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.55 $ 0.76 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.6 $ 6.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 34.7 $ 19.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.05 $ 4.82 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 3.32 $ 2.11 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.98 $ 1.21 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.85 $ 0.38 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
98 $ 21.7 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
151 $ 33.4 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
13.6 $ 10.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 359 $ 220 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 651 $ 373 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 475 $ 270 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 943 $ 507 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,253 $ 1,486 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,109 $ 565 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,389 $ 1,313 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.18 % 27.66 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 34.4 $ 20.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 8.22 $ 3.43 $
Haircut 9.66 $ 5.04 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 111 $ 49.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 66.9 $ 22.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 556 $ 259 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,369 $ 1,501 $