At a glance
 BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Bulgaria |
| Nomad score | 6.9 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,496 / mo | $1,858 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 7°C | 25° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 53 Moderate | 50 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19.8°C | 19°C |
| Average low | 10°C | 8.3°C |
| Precipitation | 48 mm / mo | 50 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 289 h / mo | 290 h / mo |
| Humidity | 62% | 68% |
| Rain days | 6.6 / mo | 7.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.3 km/h | 14 km/h |
BG
Plovdiv · average high by month
J 8
F 11
M 13
A 18
M 23
J 30
J 34
A 33
S 27
O 20
N 14
D 9
BG
Stara Zagora · average high by month
J 8
F 10
M 13
A 17
M 22
J 28
J 32
A 31
S 26
O 19
N 14
D 9
Air quality
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 53 | 50 |
| PM2.5 | 13.9 µg/m³ | 10.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 21.2 µg/m³ | 12.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 55 µg/m³ | 50 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Startup Scene | 5.7 | 3.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.5 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Currency Stability | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.1 | 6.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.9 | 4.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.3 | 1.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.5 | 4.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.5 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Internet Speed | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.5 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Food Scene | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 4.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.2 | 3.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.6 | 6.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Political Stability | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Cleanliness | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Family Friendly | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Language Barrier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 7.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Safety | 8.3 | 7.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Cycling | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Public Transit | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| Walkability | 7.3 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.3 | 3.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $71 per pair | $35 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $38 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $95 per pair | $59 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $95 per month | $59 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $8.86 per ticket | $7.10 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.66 per cup | $1.48 per cup |
| Beer | $2.95 per pint | $1.66 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $11 per meal | $4.73 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $53 per meal | $30 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.45 per meal | $6.51 per meal |
| Apples | $1.54 per kg | $1.48 per kg |
| Bread | $1.12 per loaf | $0.89 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.77 per bottle | $0.59 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.83 per liter | $1.30 per liter |
| Rice | $2.24 per kg | $1.48 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.57 per kg | $5.91 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $8.87 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $8.86 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $266 per month | $148 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $27 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $35 per visit | $18 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $4.73 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $325 per month | $207 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $502 per month | $296 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $975 per month | $591 per month |
| Coworking Space | $148 per month | $148 per month |
| Coliving Space | $650 per month | $414 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $21 per month | $21 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $47 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $18 per visit | $8.87 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.86 per kg | $4.73 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $21 per month | $8.87 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $15 per month | $12 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $7.10 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $24 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $30 per month | $21 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.42 per trip | $1.48 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.74 per km | $0.59 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $30 per month | $21 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.20 per trip | $3.55 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.68 per liter | $1.54 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.09 per month | $18 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Plovdiv
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $106 per month | $59 per month |