At a glance
 BG
Sandanski
|
 GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Greece |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,352 / mo | Data unavailable |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 11° / 7°C | 14° / 13°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 Moderate | 54 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19.9°C | 21.7°C |
| Average low | 10°C | 12.5°C |
| Precipitation | 48 mm / mo | 61 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 303 h / mo | 304 h / mo |
| Humidity | 58% | 70% |
| Rain days | 5.6 / mo | 6.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 10.8 km/h | 14.1 km/h |
BG
Sandanski · average high by month
J 10
F 12
M 14
A 18
M 23
J 29
J 32
A 31
S 26
O 20
N 15
D 11
GR
Thessaloniki · average high by month
J 12
F 13
M 15
A 19
M 24
J 31
J 34
A 33
S 28
O 22
N 17
D 13
Air quality
|
BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 52 | 54 |
| PM2.5 | 7.2 µg/m³ | 13.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 11.7 µg/m³ | 19.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 35 µg/m³ | 16 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.0 | 4.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.2 | 7.9 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 5.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Green Spaces | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.2 | 8.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 6.2 |
| Currency Stability | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.4 | 7.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.5 | 8.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 6.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 8.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.3 | 7.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.6 | 6.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.2 | 5.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.9 | 7.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.0 | 7.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Internet Speed | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Food Scene | 5.9 | 8.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.2 | 5.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.1 | 7.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Political Stability | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.6 | 4.8 |
| Visa Ease | 6.8 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.5 | 5.6 |
| Cleanliness | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 6.4 |
| Family Friendly | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Language Barrier | 4.8 | 6.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Cycling | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Public Transit | 4.1 | 7.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.9 | 6.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.2 | 6.6 |
| Walkability | 7.0 | 7.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.2 | 6.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.1 | 6.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 7.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $24 per pair | $56 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $43 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $79 per pair | $101 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $71 per month | $148 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.05 per ticket | $11 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.35 per cup | $3.42 per cup |
| Beer | $2.88 per pint | $6.40 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $10 per meal | $15 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.82 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $23 per meal | $56 per meal |
| Apples | $1.63 per kg | $2.71 per kg |
| Bread | $0.88 per loaf | $1.59 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.66 per bottle | $0.67 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.40 per liter | $1.17 per liter |
| Rice | $1.25 per kg | $3.62 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.11 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Beef | $3.54 per kg | $18 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $6.17 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $94 per month | $172 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $28 per visit | $34 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $2.68 per purchase | $5.60 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $393 per month | $547 per month |
| Housing | $393 per month | $547 per month |
| Coworking Space | $76 per month | $167 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $561 per month | $918 per month |
| Coliving Space | $359 per month | $648 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $28 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $50 per month | $72 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $6.50 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.67 per kg | $0.67 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $17 per month | $16 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $11 per month | $24 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.45 one-time | $1.34 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $45 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $16 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $1.37 per trip | $2.02 per trip |
| Transportation | $28 per month | $18 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.68 per km | $1.01 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $28 per month | $18 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.79 per trip | $7.06 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.85 per liter | $2.43 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $61 per month | $67 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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BG
Sandanski
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GR
Thessaloniki
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $64 per month | — |