At a glance
 GR
Alexandroupoli
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 BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Bulgaria |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,295 / mo | $1,858 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 22° / 15°C | 20° / 9°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 35 Good | 36 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 20°C | 19°C |
| Average low | 12.2°C | 8.3°C |
| Precipitation | 68 mm / mo | 50 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 304 h / mo | 290 h / mo |
| Humidity | 67% | 68% |
| Rain days | 7.2 / mo | 7.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.1 km/h | 14 km/h |
GR
Alexandroupoli · average high by month
J 10
F 11
M 13
A 17
M 22
J 28
J 32
A 32
S 26
O 21
N 16
D 12
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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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 35 | 36 |
| PM2.5 | 4.5 µg/m³ | 5.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8.9 µg/m³ | 8.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 72 µg/m³ | 52 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Startup Scene | 3.2 | 3.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Green Spaces | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Weather | 7.0 | 6.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.7 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.2 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.7 | 6.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Internet Speed | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Food Scene | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.0 | 3.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.9 | 6.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.4 | 6.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Political Stability | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.1 | 8.2 |
| Visa Ease | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.7 | 5.0 |
| Cleanliness | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Family Friendly | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Language Barrier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 7.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 7.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| Cycling | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Public Transit | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Walkability | 7.0 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $69 per pair | $35 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $92 per pair | $59 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $69 per month | $59 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.23 per ticket | $7.10 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.69 per cup | $1.48 per cup |
| Beer | $4.61 per pint | $1.66 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $4.73 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $52 per meal | $30 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.65 per meal | $6.51 per meal |
| Apples | $2.08 per kg | $1.48 per kg |
| Bread | $1.38 per loaf | $0.89 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.92 per bottle | $0.59 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.61 per liter | $1.30 per liter |
| Rice | $2.08 per kg | $1.48 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.65 per kg | $5.91 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $8.87 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $254 per month | $148 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $46 per visit | $18 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.23 per purchase | $4.73 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $519 per month | $207 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $484 per month | $296 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,038 per month | $591 per month |
| Coworking Space | $138 per month | $148 per month |
| Coliving Space | $519 per month | $414 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $46 per month | $21 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $23 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $17 per visit | $8.87 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.77 per kg | $4.73 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $21 per month | $8.87 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $35 per month | $12 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $7.10 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $24 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $35 per month | $21 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $1.48 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.38 per km | $0.59 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $40 per month | $21 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.07 per trip | $3.55 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.13 per liter | $1.54 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $29 per month | $18 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Alexandroupoli
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BG
Stara Zagora
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $138 per month | $59 per month |