Living · Bulgaria
Sofia
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Sofia.
LowCost
Caution: lowSafety
ModerateEnglish
1,300,000Population
Safety is a general editorial assessment, not an official rating — check the official travel advisories for Bulgaria before travelling.
City Overview
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. Population, cost level and official links below.
Key facts
Population1,300,000
CostLow
EnglishModerate
Directory-level figures. For detailed cost data, see the country’s living section and the tools below.
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