Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Sweden is 1.79 times more expensive as compared to Bulgaria.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Sweden and Bulgaria. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Sweden and Bulgaria.
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 Indicators  | Sweden  | Bulgaria  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 1,800 BGN (972 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) | 450 BGN (243 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 3 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.2 to 2.0 % | 0.01 to 0.45 % |
The average housing cost in Sweden is 2.57 times more expensive than Bulgaria.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 359.28% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Sweden costs 5.62 times more compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 30.47% more in Sweden compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 1.10 BGN (0.59 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 3.20 BGN (1.73 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 8.50 BGN (4.59 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
In Sweden, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.05 times less expensive than the cost in Bulgaria.
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 70.23% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 4 BGN (2.16 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 1.80 BGN (0.97 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) | 4.50 BGN (2.43 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.67 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) | 6 BGN (3.24 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 49.87% more in Sweden compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) | 8 BGN (4.32 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.13 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.57 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) | 25,000 BGN (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 5 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) | 8.40 BGN (4.54 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.35 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Sweden compared to that of Bulgaria.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.64 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.24 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 350 BGN (189 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 90 BGN (48.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Sportswear  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.74 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 500 BGN (270 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.37 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) | 5,000 BGN (2,700 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) | 8,000 BGN (4,320 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Tutoring  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
School Supplies  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.73 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 12 BGN (6.48 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Bowling  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Video Games  | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.72 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Art Classes  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.00 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) | 28.33 BGN per hour (15.30 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 7 % | 12.8 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 14.8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
If you lived in Sweden, you would earn 2.07 times more salary as compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Sweden | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.17 times more in Sweden, as compared to Bulgaria.
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