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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Lisbon is 133% cheaper than Sofia
| Lifestyle | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $550/mo | $1,250/mo | +127% |
| Moderate | $750/mo | $1,750/mo | +133% |
| Comfortable | $1,150/mo | $2,650/mo | +130% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $600/mo | $1,500/mo | +150% |
| Groceries & Food | $150/mo | $350/mo | +133% |
| Dining Out | $120/mo | $280/mo | +133% |
| Transport | $25/mo | $44/mo | +76% |
| Utilities & Internet | $75/mo | $175/mo | +133% |
| Healthcare | $60/mo | $140/mo | +133% |
| Leisure & Personal | $53/mo | $123/mo | +132% |
Sources: NSI (Bulgaria), Eurostat / INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +86% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -6% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $3 | +39% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $4 | $7 | +48% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -8% |
| Item | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopska salad + grilled meat | $6 | $10 | +70% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $8 | +36% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $3 | +94% |
| Item | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $600 | $1,200 | +100% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $400 | $800 | +100% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,100 | $2,100 | +91% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $700 | $1,400 | +100% |
| Item | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $25 | $44 | +76% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $4 | +186% |
| Item | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $100 | $120 | +20% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $12 | $35 | +192% |
| Item | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $25 | $40 | +60% |
| Cinema ticket | $6 | $8 | +43% |
| Item | 🇧🇬 Sofia | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $6 | $15 | +168% |
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