Living standards are determined by two main factors – family income and expenses. As the capital, Sofia is known for its higher incomes compared to other cities in Bulgaria. The fact that there are sometimes not enough funds to cover the monthly expenses of a social unit is another matter.
As an example, let's take the needs of one family consisting of four people. In our case, we will not rely on domestic statistics, which are hardly worth fully trusting. The assessment methodology will be borrowed from the online publication numveo.com. It looks more reliable for comparing prices and living standards in different cities and states. The results of the study conducted using this method showed that the amount required for a family of four to live normally in Sofia is BGN 3,227.51.
WHERE DID THIS FIGURE COME FROM?
For the authors of the study, the discovery was the amount needed for food in the Bulgarian capital. It amounted to BGN 1014.89, which exceeded 30% of the total family income, which in turn determined the most significant item of family expenses. And this is despite the fact that it was about eating exclusively at home. If you add to the problem condition that the family will spend 10% of the time in inexpensive catering establishments (which looks reasonable), you will have to add another BGN 297 to the expenses. The same can be formulated differently – the cost of food at home and outside it costs the family budget at least 40% of its monthly budget. The conclusion suggests itself: this figure significantly exceeds similar costs in many other capitals of the world.
The second largest item of expenditure is related to housing. Renting a three-room apartment outside the center will cost an average of BGN 725.66. Therefore, we subtract another 20% from our family budget. If we take into account that in most European capitals housing costs exceed 30%, then this item of expenditure for residents of Sofia looks relatively good. In addition, in other EU capitals, housing for this money will definitely be smaller in area.
Expenses for entertainment, such as going to the cinema or a café, will automatically add BGN 129 to the expenses for each family member. per week. Classes in sports clubs will cost approximately BGN 259. The methodology takes into account the purchase of two cards by an adult for travel in public transport. The fare will cost 100 BGN. The use of the car by the family automatically adds about BGN 450 to the monthly expenses. (in case of inactive use of a new car purchased on credit / leasing).
The costs of heating, electricity, water, mobile communication and internet are estimated at an average of BGN 195.4. per month. Recall that we are talking about a three-room apartment with an area of 85 meters. On average, 160 BGN will be spent on clothes and shoes for a family of four, another 346 BGN for "other expenses".
It should be noted that only the basic products and services necessary for life were taken into account for the study. Such "specific" costs as fees for private schools, parking lots, insurance, medicines, vacations, etc., were not taken into account, with which the costs can easily exceed BGN 4,000.
In the end, it turns out that in order to live in the capital of Bulgaria at a more or less average level, the income of two adults in a family of four must be more than BGN 1,600,000. for each. Otherwise, they will have to limit themselves in something vitally important. We wrote about what professions are in demand in Bulgaria today In this article.
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