Sofia vs Berlin Cost of Living
Sofia (Bulgaria) · Overall index 36.0 — Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5
Summary
- Overall, Berlin is 68% more expensive than Sofia.
- Rent in Berlin is 94% more expensive than in Sofia.
- Transport in Berlin is 76% more expensive than in Sofia.
| Item | Sofia | Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +94% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $765 | $1,809 | +136% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $618 | $1,061 | +72% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,821 | $3,318 | +82% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,004 | $1,981 | +97% |
| Groceries | +62% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.08 | +59% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.99 | $2.73 | +37% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.39 | $4.17 | +74% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.5 | $3.78 | +51% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.19 | $10.7 | +73% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.21 | $10.3 | +66% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.91 | $16 | +61% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.52 | $3.81 | +51% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.9 | $1.58 | +76% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.43 | $3.71 | +53% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.41 | $4.02 | +67% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.33 | $2.23 | +68% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.45 | $2.26 | +56% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.17 | $2 | +71% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.13 | $2 | +77% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.06 | $11.1 | +57% |
| Transport | +76% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.18 | $1.87 | +58% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $51.1 | $84.3 | +65% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.6 | $2.71 | +69% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $1.27 | +61% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.37 | $0.74 | +100% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,293 | $21,143 | +105% |
| Dining out | +72% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.5 | $15.6 | +64% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $52 | $88.5 | +70% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.67 | $8.01 | +72% |
| Cappuccino | $2.37 | $3.38 | +43% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $2.05 | +81% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.79 | $4.83 | +73% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.08 | $6.19 | +101% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.83 | $1.43 | +72% |
| Telecom | +51% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34 | $47.6 | +40% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.2 | $58.3 | +76% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.26 | +30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.1 | $12.9 | +59% |
| Utilities & household | +54% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $78.1 | $144 | +84% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.15 | +36% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.53 | $3.66 | +45% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | $1.08 | +74% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.7 | $16.9 | +44% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $41.6 | $62.1 | +49% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.39 | $10.3 | +39% |
| Men's haircut | $16.3 | $26.9 | +65% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.7 | $17.6 | +28% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $934 | $1,733 | +86% |
3,309 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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