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Sofia, Bulgaria

77/100 — Excellent match

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Population
1,200,000
Region
Sofia
Coordinates
42.70, 23.32
Time zone
EET
Airport
Sofia
Airport dist.
7 km
Coast dist.
300 km
Elevation
550 m
Climate classification: Continental

Cost of living

88
1-bed city centre€550
1-bed outside centre€420
2-bedroom rent€850
3-bedroom rent€1,250
Utilities€130
Internet€26
Public transport€38
Restaurant meal€42
Groceries€220
Est. monthly budget€1,400

Tax

Country-level data
85
Income tax10% flat
Social security13.8%
Effective tax est.15%
Capital gains10%
Dividend tax5%
Corporate tax10%
Digital nomad regimeNone
Tax residency threshold183 days/yr

Environment & air quality

68
PM2.516 µg/m³
PM1022 µg/m³
NO₂38 µg/m³
O₃46 µg/m³
Air quality rank#66

Transport

78
Traffic congestion33%
Avg commute36 min
Public transport78/100
Cycling score72/100
Walking score82/100
Car dependency44%

Digital nomad

86
Broadband speed88 Mbps
Fibre coverage85%
5G coverage86%
Coworking availability68/100
Cafés for remote work70/100

Lifestyle

78
Nightlife70/100
Restaurants70/100
Culture80/100
Beaches72/100
Nature82/100
International community68/100
Family friendliness72/100
English friendliness70/100

Safety

72
Crime score32/100
Safety perception72/100
Road safety68/100

Healthcare

74
Hospital access75/100
Doctor access75/100
Pharmacy access78/100

Visa & residency

Country-level data
Digital nomad visan/a
Minimum income€0
Durationn/a
Renewaln/a
Family allowedYes
Permanent residencyAfter 5 years

Climate

64
Avg temperature10°C
Summer temp27°C
Winter temp0°C
Sunshine hours2100 hr/yr
Rainfall550 mm
Rainy days95 days
Heat days (>30°C)20 days
🟡 Data year: 2024 · Source: compiled estimates · Confidence: estimate