Sofia budget calculator
Estimate your daily costs based on travel style, duration and planned activities. All prices in EUR — Bulgaria officially adopted the euro on 1 January 2026 (1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN).
Estimated budget
How much does a Sofia trip cost?
Sofia is one of the most affordable EU capitals — though prices rose 20–50% after Bulgaria adopted the euro in January 2026. Budget travelers sleeping in a hostel dorm and eating banitsa and local lunches can get by on €45/day per person. Mid-range travelers staying in a comfortable 3-star hotel, dining at good restaurants and doing a museum or guided tour each day should budget €125/day per person. Those seeking boutique hotels and fine dining typically spend €310+ per day.
Key price anchors for 2026: hostel dorm €18–34/night, mid-range hotel €60–80/night, traditional meal €6–12, banitsa pastry €1–2, cappuccino €2–3, metro ticket €0.80, museum entry €5–8, taxi from airport to centre €10.30 (fixed max).
Day trips to Rila Monastery or Plovdiv add €25–60 per person if booked as an organised tour, or as little as €5–12 by public bus/train. A rental car runs €30–50/day including fuel for most destinations.
For a complete breakdown, see our complete Sofia budget guide.