Sofia vs London Cost of Living
Sofia (Bulgaria) · Overall index 36.0 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 132% more expensive than Sofia.
- Rent in London is 277% more expensive than in Sofia.
- Dining out in London is 121% more expensive than in Sofia.
| Item | Sofia | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +277% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $765 | $2,992 | +291% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $618 | $2,223 | +260% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,821 | $6,498 | +257% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,004 | $4,097 | +308% |
| Groceries | +102% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.21 | +78% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.99 | $4.07 | +105% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.39 | $4.67 | +95% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.5 | $4.37 | +75% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.19 | $14.3 | +131% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.21 | $11 | +77% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.91 | $17.4 | +76% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.52 | $5.26 | +109% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.9 | $1.98 | +120% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.43 | $4.45 | +83% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.41 | $5.8 | +141% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.33 | $2.72 | +105% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.45 | $2.83 | +95% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.17 | $2.51 | +115% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.13 | $2.52 | +123% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.06 | $15.9 | +125% |
| Transport | +118% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.18 | $2.53 | +114% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $51.1 | $113 | +121% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.6 | $3.64 | +127% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $1.7 | +115% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.37 | $0.78 | +111% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,293 | $22,721 | +121% |
| Dining out | +121% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.5 | $21.7 | +128% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $52 | $106 | +104% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.67 | $9.63 | +106% |
| Cappuccino | $2.37 | $4.39 | +85% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $2.43 | +115% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.79 | $7.39 | +165% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.08 | $7.95 | +158% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.83 | $1.76 | +112% |
| Telecom | +71% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34 | $51.7 | +52% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.2 | $63.5 | +91% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.33 | +65% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.1 | $14.4 | +78% |
| Utilities & household | +94% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $78.1 | $155 | +98% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.22 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.53 | $4.47 | +77% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | $1.5 | +142% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.7 | $20.8 | +78% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $41.6 | $85.7 | +106% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.39 | $16 | +117% |
| Men's haircut | $16.3 | $27 | +66% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.7 | $24 | +75% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $934 | $1,856 | +99% |
3,164 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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