Bulgaria

Sofia

#1 Top 5 cities

The country's most complete option for work, services, and international links, but with more traffic, smog, and higher prices than elsewhere in Bulgaria.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 13°C aΕΎ 27°C

Night: 2°C aΕΎ 16°C

Climate

Four seasons with a warm summer and cold winter; the climate is predictable for long-term living.

Distance to the sea

380 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 10/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians
  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·Turkish
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦Ukrainians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Good transport links
  • +Wide housing options

Cons

  • βˆ’Traffic congestion
  • βˆ’Noise
  • βˆ’Seasonal smog
  • βˆ’Higher prices