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Sofia

Sofia has 1,213,134 residents (2025). Average gross wage in the district EUR 1,932 (Q3 2026), registered unemployment in the municipality 1.7% (2025). Average rent in the listings EUR 725, homes at EUR 2,406/m² on average.

Data updated 13.11.2026 · Sources and methodology

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Sofia Plovdiv Bulgaria The other districts
Average gross wage, district 1,932EUR Q3 2026 (preliminary), NSI
Registered unemployment, municipality 1.7% 2025, Employment Agency
Average rent in the listings 725EUR 11.2026, listings of Home2U and INclusive
Average price of a home in the listings 2,406EUR/m² 11.2026, listings of Home2U and INclusive
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Work and economy

What is the average salary in Sofia?

The average gross monthly wage in Sofia (capital) district is EUR 1,932 (Q3 2026, NSI, preliminary data). The national average is EUR 1,438.

Against Q2 2026 −0.6% the quarter before: EUR 1,943
Against Bulgaria +34% national average: EUR 1,438
Rank by wage 1of 27 among the district cities

Source: NSI, average gross monthly wage by district, Q3 2026 (preliminary data); NSI, average gross monthly wage, national, Q3 2026 (preliminary data); change, rank and gap: BWY calculation

Gross wage by quarter

EUR a month, district average, Q4 2024 – Q3 2026

Sofia Plovdiv Bulgaria
The data in a table
Average gross monthly wage, Sofia (capital) district, by quarter
Quarter Sofia (capital) district Bulgaria Change on the quarter
Q3 2026 EUR 1,932 EUR 1,438 −0.6%
Q2 2026 EUR 1,943 EUR 1,444 +1.5%
Q1 2026 EUR 1,915 EUR 1,407 +3.0%
Q4 2025 EUR 1,859 EUR 1,369 +4.7%
Q3 2025 EUR 1,776 EUR 1,303 −0.4%
Q2 2025 EUR 1,784 EUR 1,315 +3.1%
Q1 2025 EUR 1,731 EUR 1,249 +3.0%
Q4 2024 EUR 1,681 EUR 1,234

Source: NSI, average gross monthly wage by district, Q4 2024 – Q3 2026 (preliminary data); NSI, average gross monthly wage, national, Q4 2024 – Q3 2026 (preliminary data)

Gross wage by district

28 districts, Q3 2026

For Plovdiv: EUR 1,232 in Q3 2026. Here the wage is 57% higher.

Source: NSI, average gross monthly wage by district, Q3 2026 (preliminary data); gap to the compared city: BWY calculation

Registered unemployment by municipality

27 districts, 2025

For Sofia: 1.7% in the municipality and 1.7% in the district.

For Plovdiv: 2.9% in the municipality and 4.3% in the district.

Source: Employment Agency, average annual registered unemployment rate, 2025

Jobs in Sofia

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384 job posts in Sofia (capital) district: 353 in Sofia, 12 in Ravno pole, 5 in Elin Pelin. 240 of them were published in the last 30 days.

By field

The 8 most common of 52 fields; one post can be in more than one

Trade and Sales 155
Sales and Customer Service 152
Contact Centers (Call Centers) 38
Telecommunications 35
Administrative and Office Activities 33
IT - Software Development / Support 31
Banks, Lending 27
Accounting, Audit, Finance 23

Declared gross salary

122 of 384 posts state a gross salary; on average EUR 1,475; the middle of a range counts

EUR 500–749 13
EUR 750–999 2
EUR 1,000–1,249 9
EUR 1,250–1,499 44
EUR 1,500–1,749 20
EUR 1,750–1,999 22
EUR 2,000–2,249 5
EUR 2,250–2,499 2
EUR 2,500–2,749 3
EUR 3,000–3,249 1
EUR 3,250–3,499 1

Work type

Number of job posts

Onsite 309
Hybrid 66
Work from home option 4
Remote 3
Go to Junior International Commercial Specialist
ХАРМОНИ 2012

Junior International Commercial Specialist

Business / Consulting Services, Sales and Customer Service, Manufacturing - Metallurgy and Mining
Sofia
Onsite
1 600,00 EUR - 2 000,00 EUR (net)
Go to Проект Мениджър/Управител
Адвенчър Фасилити Консептс енд Мениджмънт ООД

Проект Мениджър/Управител

Arts, Entertainment, Promotions, Sales and Customer Service, Hospitality Industry
Sofia
Onsite
2 000,00 EUR - 2 500,00 EUR (gross)
Go to Управител Momentum Indoor Climbing Sofia
Адвенчър Фасилити Консептс енд Мениджмънт ООД
Sofia
Onsite
1 800,00 EUR - 2 300,00 EUR (gross)
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ДИКОЗО
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Офис сътрудник - Онлайн поръчки

Administrative and Office Activities, Sales and Customer Service, Supply Chain, Procurement
Sofia
Onsite
1 600,00 EUR - 2 000,00 EUR (gross)
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Employers in Sofia

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Glavbolgarstroy
(1 job offer)
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Fibank
(13 job offers)
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Lidl Bulgaria
(201 job offers)
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Kaufland
(86 job offers)
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Accenture Bulgaria
(4 job offers)
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EGT Digital
(2 job offers)
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Cost of living

How much do water, electricity and heating cost in Sofia?

Household prices in Sofia, incl. VAT: electricity EUR 0.1542/kWh, water and sewerage EUR 2.11/m³, district heating EUR 87.96/MWh, natural gas with transmission EUR 82.68/MWh.

Electricity, household tariff 0.1542EUR/kWh day tariff; night EUR 0.0919/kWh. Ц-13/01.07.2026, т. III; ЕРМ Запад / Електрохолд Продажби
Water and sewerage 2.11EUR/m³ Ц-36/19.12.2025, т. 42; Софийска вода АД; прилага се от 01.01.2026
District heating 87.96EUR/MWh Ц-12/01.07.2026; Топлофикация София ЕАД
Natural gas, with transmission 82.68EUR/MWh Ц-18/01.10.2026, т. I.2; „Овергаз Мрежи“ АД; „Овергаз Мрежи“ АД, цени за битови клиенти от 01.10.2026, „Цена за пренос и достъп към мрежата на „Булгартрансгаз“ ЕАД“
Firewood for heating 61.07EUR/m³ national average paid by households, 2025, NSI
Heating degree days 2,645 2025, Eurostat

For Plovdiv: 2,238 degree days. The heating season here is colder.

Source: KEVR decisions and the gas suppliers' price notices; prices with VAT and gas with transmission: BWY calculation; NSI, average prices of non-food goods bought by households, 2025; Eurostat, nrg_chddr2_a, accessed 13.11.2026

Monthly costs by household in Sofia

Food at home, electricity without heating and water, EUR a month

Single adult ~ EUR 250 Food at home EUR 215, Electricity without heating EUR 25, Water EUR 8
Couple ~ EUR 380 Food at home EUR 323, Electricity without heating EUR 37, Water EUR 17
Couple with 1 child ~ EUR 460 Food at home EUR 387, Electricity without heating EUR 45, Water EUR 25
Couple with 2 children ~ EUR 540 Food at home EUR 452, Electricity without heating EUR 52, Water EUR 33
Food at home Electricity without heating Water

At the official prices stored for each city, incl. VAT; municipal kindergarten 0 EUR with a place. Rows rounded to the euro, totals to EUR 10. Rent, heating, transport, telecom and eating out are not included: add them in the calculator.

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How prices move

Consumer prices, change over 12 months, national, 10.2026 (preliminary data)

Inflation over 12 months +6.0% 10.2026 (preliminary), Eurostat

Official price statistics exist only for the country as a whole; the changes apply to Sofia as to every other city.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages +1.6%
Restaurants and cafes +9.9%
Cinemas, theatres and concerts +5.9%
Sport and recreation services +11.8%
Passenger road transport +3.4%
Medicines +0.4%

Source: Eurostat, prc_hicp_minr, accessed 13.11.2026

Properties in Sofia

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1,499 listings of the partner agencies Home2U and INclusive in Sofia (capital) district: 1,424 for sale and 75 to rent. 2,050 free apartments in 145 new buildings.

House prices in Sofia, change over 12 months +13.2% Q2 2026 (preliminary), NSI

Source: NSI, house price index, change on the same quarter of the previous year, Q2 2026 (preliminary data)

Rent by city

3 districts, 11.2026

Average of 38 listings of the partner agencies Home2U and INclusive over the last 12 months, 11.2026

Price per m² by city

7 districts, 11.2026

Average of 781 listings of the partner agencies Home2U and INclusive over the last 12 months, 11.2026

By property type

The 8 most common of 17 types

3-room 485
2-room 470
Plot 209
House 131
4-room 119
1-room 63
Shop 59
Office 42

By neighbourhood in Sofia

The ten neighbourhoods with the most listings

Malinova dolina 105
Manastirski Livadi 80
Ovcha Kupel 75
Tsentar 75
Vitosha 54
Malinova Dolina 38
Druzhba 2 33
Krastova Vada 31
Dragalevtsi 24
Lozenets 23
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SUNRISE
Sofia | Manastirski Livadi
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SUNRISE

NO COMMISSION! ACT 16 – 2027! GATED COMPLEX! DESIGNER COMMON AREAS! PANORAMIC VIEWS! PARK-LIKE ENVIRONMENT! PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN! HIGH QUALITY! HOME TO YOU presents Sunrise – a new-generation gated residential complex located in one of Sofia’s most sought-after districts – Manastirski Livadi – East. The project combines contemporary architecture, carefully selected materials and functional solutions, creating a calm and modern living environment. The project is backed by an investor with a rich portfolio of successfully completed residential buildings and proven experience in the execution of large-scale projects. Over the years, the company has established itself through quality construction, fairness toward its clients and consistent adherence to committed deadlines – a factor that provides additional peace of mind when buying a new home. The complex offers a richly landscaped park-like environment, a private kindergarten, a retail unit and controlled access, creating the feeling of a complete residential environment where everything you need is just a few steps from home. For the construction, high-end materials and systems from established European manufacturers have been used. The facade is executed with a ventilated system and ceramic cladding, and the high-end window frames with triple glazing provide excellent thermal and sound insulation. Additional sound insulation between the individual homes and high-end elevators contribute to the daily comfort of residents. Heating is planned through gas condensing systems with built-in connections for radiators and air conditioning. Ground-floor homes are being built with underfloor heating at the investor’s expense, and the roof terraces are constructed with a system that provides maximum protection for the waterproofing and long-term durability of the structure. The common areas are designed according to an individual designer project with concealed LED lighting, natural materials, granite flooring and elegant decorative accents that create a sense of style from the moment you enter the building. The apartments are designed with functional layouts, spacious rooms and large windows, providing abundant natural light. The homes are delivered with gypsum plaster, cement-sand screed, finished terraces, high-end entrance doors, a video intercom system and prepared infrastructure for air conditioning. Manastirski Livadi – East continues to establish itself as one of the most preferred locations for new construction. The upcoming infrastructure development, new green areas, cycling lanes and the future Linear Park near the complex will contribute to an even higher quality of life and will increase the investment potential of the area. For more information and to arrange a viewing, contact us and quote code: 261829
116 200 – 803 070 €
193 free apartments 193
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SUNSET
Sofia | Malinova dolina
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SUNSET

PREMIERE!!! ADVANCE SALES!!! HIGH QUALITY!!! HOME TO YOU presents the SUNSET building, located in one of Sofia’s most preferred districts – Mladost Valley! The project combines contemporary architecture, carefully selected materials and functional solutions, creating a calm and modern living environment. Behind the project stands an investor with a rich portfolio of successfully completed residential buildings and proven experience in the implementation of large-scale projects. The building is arranged over 7 floors, of which 6 are above ground and 1 is underground. There is an option to purchase an underground parking space and an underground garage for each apartment. If you would like to buy a property in the building, call NOW and quote the following code: 267104.
82 242 – 179 516 €
64 free apartments 64
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Sky Central
Sofia | Malinova dolina
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Sky Central

!!! NO COMMISSION FOR THE BUYER !!! ACT 14 !!! PROVEN INVESTOR !!! HIGH QUALITY !!! Home2U presents a new residential building with a gated concept, controlled access, abundant landscaping, leisure areas and a children’s playground. The building is 6 storeys high, with a U-shaped layout, providing quiet inner spaces isolated from street noise. Pleasant views open from the upper floors. Planned completion date: summer 2027. The building is located in one of the most accessible areas in the district – 100 m from a state kindergarten, 500 m from the Fantastico and Kaufland stores, a future metro station and NSA Park, as well as with quick and convenient access to Simeonovsko Shose Blvd. and the Ring Road. The facade will be finished with a combination of high-quality plaster and etalbond, with 12 cm thermal insulation. The building will feature 6-chamber REHAU Synego PVC window frames, 42 mm triple glazing and Maco mechanisms, ensuring excellent energy efficiency and low utility costs. The common areas will be finished with granite slabs and concealed lighting, providing a soft and unobtrusive atmosphere. The apartments stand out with functional layouts and will be completed with gypsum plaster and cement-sand screed. Provision has been made for air-conditioner brackets and piping in every living room, video intercoms, doorbells, entrance doors, as well as fully finished balconies. The building will be supplied with gas and will have three underground levels – garages, parking spaces and storage rooms. For more information or to book a viewing, please call and quote code: No. 234722.
121 000 – 454 000 €
59 free apartments 59
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Ovcha kupel 1
Sofia | Ovcha Kupel 1
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Ovcha kupel 1

A complex setting a new standard for modern urban living – a place where home meets harmony, and comfort has a face. 4 minutes walking distance from Ovcha kupel metro station and Miziya/NBU metro station An environment where architecture serves people, with 208 apartments on 16 above-ground floors and 2 basement levels. Architecture: Reynaers aluminum window frames, triple glazing 6+4+4, four seasons, and Maco hardware. Spacious external park-terraces connecting the two buildings. Apartments with various layouts and delivery according to BDS. Covered entrance on entry and two passenger high-speed elevators for each entrance. The facade is a combination of large-format ceramic slabs and mineral plaster, with external thermal insulation between 12 and 15 cm. Along the length of the building, decorative lighting will be installed, highlighting the architecture at night as well. Heating is via TEC (district heating), with planned piping connections for air conditioners to every room – comfort all year round. Each apartment is finished with plaster and screed, with installed switches and outlets, a high-class armored front door with a decorative frame and built-in doorbell. Each property has an intercom system with a video-call option and a low-current installation built to every room. 5 thousand sq. m of landscaped area! The project is focused on the social environment, family life, and caring for the comfort and safety of small children, their parents, and all residents. A specially created green oasis between the buildings with various types of vegetation – a natural connection, a sense of privacy and harmony with nature, despite the urban environment. Car-free courtyard! ENTRANCE with biometrics and the option for access via smartphone! 24/7 video surveillance! Perimeter fence with a height of 2 m. Wi‑Fi throughout the entire courtyard and complex! Two-level underground parking with controlled access – direct to the home! For convenience, commercial areas are planned, which will house a grocery store, pharmacy, cafe, restaurant, etc. Standard payment scheme: 20% upon Preliminary Contract 80% upon Act 16 This scheme is valid until 31.05.2026 The project is financed by BACB and a mortgage loan can be used from Act 14 Underground parking spaces from EUR 26,000 Double parking spaces EUR 42,000 Storage units EUR 6,000 For more information, viewings, and purchase, call now and quote the following code: 234942 Home2U tel. 0875363333
153 000 – 685 000 €
56 free apartments 56
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Education

How does a child get a place in a municipal kindergarten in Sofia?

How to apply
Online, in the municipal system: kg.sofia.bg
Campaign
main rankings in May and June (2026: 22 May, 5 June, 19 June), then a ranking every two weeks from September to November
Address
points for a permanent or current address in Sofia by how long it has been held (over 3 years, 1-3 years, under 1 year) and for an address in the kindergarten's district
Child without an EGN
a parent without an EGN registers with an LNCh (the "foreigner" marker); the address is proved with an MVR document; whoever cannot create a profile files a written application at the chosen kindergarten
Rules
Municipal ordinance
Fee in a municipal kindergarten 0EUR with a place in a municipal kindergarten
State compensation, up to 320EUR a month for a private kindergarten, without a municipal place; in force from 08.2026

Source: the municipality's ordinance and admission system, checked 12.10.2026; compensation: Ministry of Education and Science. Rules change every year: check the dates with the municipality before you apply.

Healthcare

How many hospitals and physicians does Sofia (capital) district have?

Sofia (capital) district has 67 hospitals with 11,526 beds and 7,534 physicians, 717 of them general practitioners (31.12.2025, NSI). A self-insured person pays EUR 24.81 a month for health insurance (from 08.2026).

Hospitals 67 31.12.2025, NSI
Hospital beds 11,526 31.12.2025, NSI
Physicians 7,534 31.12.2025, NSI
General practitioners 717 31.12.2025, NSI

Source: NSI, health establishments and beds by district as of 31 December, 2025; NSI, physicians by specialty and district as of 31 December, 2025; NRA, Road Infrastructure Agency, Ministry of Education, national fees and amounts set by law, 13.11.2026

Transport and infrastructure

How much does public transport cost in Sofia?

Public transport in Sofia: the monthly card EUR 25.50, a single ticket EUR 0.80 (01.2026).

Monthly public transport card 25.50EUR 01.2026, municipalities and transport operators
Single public transport ticket 0.80EUR 01.2026, municipalities and transport operators

Source: municipalities and transport operators, public transport ticket and card prices, 13.11.2026

Nearest airports with scheduled flights

Sofia airport 5km 8.4 million passengers in 2025
Niš airport 140km Serbia

Source: Eurostat, avia_paoa, accessed 13.11.2026; distances in a straight line from the town centre: BWY calculation

Fuel prices

Including taxes, national average

Petrol Euro-super 95 1.58EUR/l 09.11.2026, European Commission
Diesel 1.90EUR/l 09.11.2026, European Commission
Autogas (LPG) 0.70EUR/l 09.11.2026, European Commission

Source: European Commission, Weekly Oil Bulletin, 09.11.2026

Culture and entertainment

How many museums and cinema-goers does Sofia (capital) district have?

The museums of Sofia (capital) district number 18, with 1,955,701 visits in 2025. Its cinemas had 1,965,248 admissions in 2024.

Museums 18 2025, NSI
Museum visits a year 1,955,701 2025, NSI
Cinema admissions a year 1,965,248 2024, NSI

Source: NSI, museums by district, 2025; NSI, cinema screenings and admissions by district, 2024

Tourism

How many visitors stay in Sofia (capital) district, and when?

Visitors spent 2,468,303 nights in the tourist accommodation of Sofia (capital) district in 2025, 67.6% of them visitors from abroad (Eurostat). The strongest month of the last twelve was October 2025 with 249,422 nights, the quietest January 2026 with 170,946 (NSI).

Nights in tourist accommodation 2,468,303 2025, Eurostat
Nights per 1,000 inhabitants 1,905 2025, Eurostat

For Plovdiv: 2,446. Fewer visitors stay here for the size of the district.

Against 2024 +8.8% 2025, Eurostat

Source: Eurostat, tour_occ_nin3, accessed 13.11.2026

Where the visitors come from

Nights in Sofia (capital) district, 2025

From Bulgaria: 798,826 From abroad: 1,669,477, 67.6%

Source: Eurostat, tour_occ_nin3, accessed 13.11.2026

Nights by month

Sofia (capital) district, October 2025 – September 2026

The strongest month: October 2025

Accommodation establishments open 173
Beds 17,222
Guests who stayed 125,718
Revenue from nights 15.9million EUR
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Accommodation establishments in Sofia (capital) district by month
Month Establishments open Beds Nights Guests Revenue from nights, EUR
September 2026 180 17,801 232,737 117,712 14,953,300
August 2026 180 17,763 225,426 120,624 12,803,262
July 2026 178 17,624 208,389 111,783 12,760,719
June 2026 181 17,663 226,401 117,758 15,212,806
May 2026 179 17,615 239,752 120,187 15,634,718
April 2026 180 17,623 194,528 99,037 12,828,793
March 2026 180 17,810 207,830 102,097 14,297,306
February 2026 180 17,803 172,546 89,268 11,340,108
January 2026 178 17,727 170,946 86,026 10,297,241
December 2025 179 17,568 206,571 103,903 12,231,426
November 2025 180 17,486 212,947 108,695 12,928,572
October 2025 173 17,222 249,422 125,718 15,901,204

Source: NSI, activity of the accommodation establishments by district, 10.2025 – 09.2026

Business and investment opportunities

How large is the economy of Sofia (capital) district?

GDP per inhabitant in Sofia (capital) district is EUR 35,400 (2024, Eurostat). The national figure is EUR 16,300. 127,627 enterprises were active in 2024, 13,714 of them newly founded.

GDP per inhabitant 35,400EUR 2024, Eurostat
Active enterprises 127,627 2024, Eurostat
Newly founded enterprises 13,714 2024, Eurostat

Source: Eurostat, nama_10r_3gdp, accessed 13.11.2026; Eurostat, bd_size_r, accessed 13.11.2026

Gross value added by sector

Sofia (capital) district, 2024, at current prices; 39,899 million EUR in all

Trade, transport, hotels and restaurants 10,302 million EUR
Information and communication 6,818 million EUR
Public administration, education and health 5,170 million EUR
Finance and insurance 5,012 million EUR
Professional, scientific and administrative activities 4,678 million EUR
Industry, except construction 3,283 million EUR
Real estate activities 1,997 million EUR
Construction 1,906 million EUR
Arts, entertainment and other services 698 million EUR
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 35 million EUR

Source: Eurostat, nama_10r_3gva, accessed 13.11.2026

Sofia compared with the others

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Sofia Plovdiv
Average gross wage, district EUR 1,932 EUR 1,232
Registered unemployment, municipality 1.7% 2.9%
Registered unemployment, district 1.7% 4.3%
Average rent in the listings EUR 725 EUR 600
Average price of a home in the listings EUR 2,406/m² EUR 1,546/m²
Water and sewerage, with VAT EUR 2.11/m³ EUR 1.91/m³
District heating, with VAT EUR 87.96/MWh EUR 85.12/MWh
Natural gas for households, incl. transmission, with VAT EUR 82.68/MWh EUR 74.10/MWh
Heating degree days 2,645 degree days 2,238 degree days
Monthly public transport card EUR 25.50 EUR 25.56
Single public transport ticket EUR 0.80 EUR 0.50
Population of the town 1,213,134 residents 333,994 residents
GDP per inhabitant, district EUR 35,400 EUR 13,100
Tourist nights per 1,000 inhabitants, district 1,905 2,446

Sources: NSI, the Employment Agency, KEVR, the gas suppliers' price notices, Eurostat, the municipalities and the listings of Home2U and INclusive, as in the sections above.

Events in Sofia

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Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia 2027

12 June 2027
Place: Inter Expo Center, Halls 5 and 6
Address: 147 Tsarigradsko Shose blvd.
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