Town in Burgas Province, Bulgaria
Cost of living in Sozopol
How much a month costs in Sozopol
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,580–2,250 (€1,400–2,000).
Prices in Sozopol
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €15–28 | $17–32 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €45–100 | $51–113 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €5–9 | $5.6–10.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €14–25 | $16–28 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €4–8 | $4.5–9.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 49/100
A value score of 49/100 means Sozopol gives more quality of life per dollar than 48% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 8th 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 Sozopol?
About $900–1,290 on a lean budget, $1,580–2,250 for a comfortable month and $2,930–4,280 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Sozopol?
A local meal is €5–9 ($5.6–10.1); a mid-range restaurant is €14–25 ($16–28) per person.
Is Bulgaria expensive?
Prices in Bulgaria are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
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 Spotted something out of date?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.