We did a lot of research when we were preparing to come to Sofia, Bulgaria. Once we arrived we were surprised that much of what we read about Sofia and Bulgaria turned out to be lies. We were pleasantly surprised at the beauty, people, costs, and the livability of Sofia. If you are planning a short term trip to Sofia or if you are considering living in Sofia, this video will help you learn the truths and lies about this city.
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Everyone lives a different lifestyle, and it's impossible to know exactly how much you would be spending in Sofia, Bulgaria. Here is a sample monthly budget for us if we were living in Sofia, based on our personal lifestyle (in US dollars, for two people):
$800 Housing and Utilities
$550 Food
$100 Transportation
$250 Extras (Cell Phone, Entertainment, Clothing, etc.)
$1700 TOTAL
And here are a few more expenses that may or may not apply to your situation:
$100 Health
$300 Insurance
$150 One Trip To Visit Family In The US
$250 Two Or Three Inexpensive Vacations Per Year
$2500 GRAND TOTAL
The listing for the apartment where we stayed can be found here:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/75147289...
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Chapters:
0:44 Sofia Is Not Overcrowded With Tourists
1:40 Sofia's Infrastructure Is Undeveloped
3:09 Sofia's Tourist Attractions Are Overrated
4:57 The Food Is Inexpensive And Delicious
6:26 Sofia Is Expensive
8:11 Sofia Is Lacking In Green Space
9:10 The Street Dogs Are Aggressive