City in Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria
Cost of living in Plovdiv
How much a month costs in Plovdiv
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,240–1,800 (€1,100–1,600).
Prices in Plovdiv
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €300–500 | $338–563 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €220–350 | $248–394 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €10–18 | $11–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €45–80 | $51–90 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €12–20 | $14–23 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1 | $1.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–40 | $28–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 68/100
A value score of 68/100 means Plovdiv gives more quality of life per dollar than 67% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 11 places we cover in Bulgaria.
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Cost of living across Bulgaria
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Veliko Tarnovo | $1,130–1,690 | 73/100 |
| Plovdiv | $1,240–1,800 | 68/100 |
| Bansko | $1,350–2,030 | 58/100 |
| Varna | $1,460–2,140 | 56/100 |
| Burgas | $1,460–2,140 | 54/100 |
| Nessebar | $1,580–2,250 | 46/100 |
| Golden Sands | $1,580–2,250 | 53/100 |
| Sozopol | $1,580–2,250 | 49/100 |
| Sofia | $1,690–2,480 | 49/100 |
| Sunny Beach | $1,690–2,480 | 32/100 |
| Borovets | $1,690–2,480 | 39/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Plovdiv?
About $731–1,010 on a lean budget, $1,240–1,800 for a comfortable month and $2,480–3,710 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Plovdiv?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €300–500 ($338–563) a month in the center and €220–350 ($248–394) outside it.
How much does food cost in Plovdiv?
A local meal is €4–7 ($4.5–7.9); a mid-range restaurant is €12–20 ($14–23) per person.
Is Bulgaria expensive?
Prices in Bulgaria are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.