Plovdiv, Bulgaria

In 2026, a single person living in Plovdiv needs approximately BGN 1,829/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around BGN 3,617/month. Plovdiv is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Plovdiv costs approximately BGN 882/month in 2026. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around BGN 1,543/month. Rent has changed +4.2% vs 2025.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Plovdiv are approximately BGN 661 in 2026. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Plovdiv costs BGN 50 in 2026, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Plovdiv average BGN 165 in 2026, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Plovdiv is located in Bulgaria (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of BGN 882/month and total single-person expenses around BGN 1,829/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Plovdiv costs approximately BGN 9 in 2026. Budget around BGN 71/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Plovdiv from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 25.3% over this period (from BGN 704 in 2022 to BGN 882 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Plovdiv in 2026, a single person needs approximately BGN 1,829/month. This covers rent (BGN 882), groceries (BGN 661), transport (BGN 50), utilities (BGN 165) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around BGN 3,617/month.