Travel budget and cost of living in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) how much does a trip cost?

Plovdiv travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Plovdiv

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Plovdiv for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Plovdiv compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Plovdiv in 2024 is 44% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Plovdiv in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Plovdiv by expense type

Restaurant budget in Plovdiv

Lunch

$ 8.6/person
($ 5.7 to $ 15)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 19/person
($ 16 to $ 33)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 6.8/person
($ 6.8 to $ 8.6)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 3.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.4/can
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Plovdiv

1-star hotel

$ 45/night
($ 31 to $ 59)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 37 to $ 282)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 76/night
($ 37 to $ 158)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

4-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 49 to $ 204)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321

5-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 106 to $ 412)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 47/month
($ 47 to $ 318)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

Room with kitchen

$ 98/month
($ 46 to $ 241)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 88/month
($ 56 to $ 181)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cottage or guest house

$ 41/month
($ 29 to $ 52)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Family room

$ 233/month
($ 57 to $ 1185)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Plovdiv

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 4.1)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.1/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 8.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Plovdiv

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 36/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 315)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Plovdiv

Cinema

$ 8.6/ticket
($ 6.2 to $ 12)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 13/hr
($ 12 to $ 18)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Plovdiv

Cigarettes

$ 3.4/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 3.9)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 29 to $ 86)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 33
($ 18 to $ 58)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Sofia

$ 174
(fair price: $ 144)

London → Sofia

$ 134
(fair price: $ 102)

Dublin → Sofia

$ 161
(fair price: $ 123)

Manchester → Sofia

$ 184
(fair price: $ 142)

New York City → Sofia

$ 682
(fair price: $ 574)

Chicago → Sofia

$ 753
(fair price: $ 649)