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About Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria 🇧🇬 is a strong pick for digital nomads: affordable living, reliable internet, and plenty of cafés, coworking spaces, and expat-friendly neighborhoods ☕💻. The city blends lively urban energy with easy access to mountains and nature 🏔️. Good transport and a growing tech scene make it practical and comfortable for remote work.

Through the year

Best in July (74) · now 70
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 65 mm Feb: 21 mm Mar: 47 mm Apr: 64 mm May: 81 mm Jun: 65 mm Jul: 16 mm Aug: 40 mm Sep: 34 mm Oct: 68 mm Nov: 82 mm Dec: 64 mm Jan: 6°C / -2°C Feb: 9°C / -2°C Mar: 12°C / 1°C Apr: 16°C / 5°C May: 20°C / 10°C Jun: 26°C / 15°C Jul: 30°C / 17°C Aug: 29°C / 17°C Sep: 24°C / 13°C Oct: 18°C / 7°C Nov: 12°C / 3°C Dec: 7°C / -0°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.0
Safety 8.0
Internet Speed 8.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.2
Weather 7.1
Accommodation Cost 6.8
Female Friendly 7.5
Racial Tolerance 6.2
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Sofia
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $738.44 per month
Coworking Space $177.22 per month
Coffee $2.66 per cup
Beer $2.95 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $11.81 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $29.54 per month
Mobile Plan $20.68 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $14.77 per month

Other cities in Bulgaria

Other cities in Bulgaria
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bansko $1,843 7.2 Compare
2 Plovdiv $2,496 6.9 Compare
3 Varna $1,988 6.9 Compare
4 Burgas $2,153 6.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Niš RS Serbia $1,943 6.4 Compare
2 Pamporovo BG Bulgaria $2,014 5.9 Compare
3 Koprivshtitsa BG Bulgaria $1,480 5.4 Compare
4 Plovdiv BG Bulgaria $2,496 6.9 Compare

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