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SubscribeSofia is Europe's most affordable capital, a hub of business, and a haven for digital nomads. Of course, since so many location-independent businesspeople from all over the world are flocking to Sofia, that also means that you can tap into a large community of English-speaking people to ease the culture shock.
Located dead-center in the Balkan peninsula, Bulgaria is a crossroads for numerous regional cultures, and has been variously influenced by the Slavs, Europeans, and Ottomans. The cityscape of Sofia itself is likewise a cornucopia of brutalist communist, baroque, ottoman, and romantic architectures.
Sofia is surrounded on all sides by mountains and experiences a full range of seasons, from warm summers to cold, snowy winters. Because the city is at a relatively high altitude, temperatures throughout the year are moderate to cool.
In terms of creature comforts, Sofia has excellent high-speed internet, great mobile phone service, inexpensive housing, and a high quality of life at an extremely modest price. The city is one of the great success stories of the Balkans, and the rising middle class (many of whom work in the IT field) is demanding an ever-widening array of products and services, to the benefit of expats.
Bulgaria has a bit of a reputation for intolerance, particularly when it comes to Arab refugees and LGBT people. In cosmopolitan Sofia, expats are less likely to encounter overt racism or violence due to the more diverse makeup of the population, but as with anyplace in the world, it pays to remain aware and alert.
As with many less expensive retirement destinations, Bulgaria's private health care system far surpasses the public one, and most expats will want to arrange for private health insurance. It's possible to pay just a few Euro per month and use the public system, but be aware of the gulf in standard of care between public and private clinics before doing so.
Percent of traffic inefficiency versus New York City.
100.82
Political Rights:
Per Freedom House Freedom in the World 2017. Higher is better.
Civil Liberties:
Per Freedom House Freedom in the World 2017. Higher is better.
Freedom on the Net:
Per Freedom House Freedom on the Net 2017. Higher is better.
Freedom of the Press:
Per Freedom House Freedom of the Press 2017. Higher is better.
Corruption Perception Index:
Per Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2016. Higher is better.
Percent Not Wanting Neighbors of a Different Race:
Per World Values Survey Wave 5 (2005-2009). 1001 people surveyed in this country.
Percent Not Wanting Homosexuals as Neighbors:
Per World Values Survey Wave 5 (2005-2009). 1001 people surveyed in this country.
Same-sex Sexual Activity is Legal:
Same-sex Unions Legally Recognized:
Same-sex Marriage is Legal:
Same-sex Adoption is Legal:
LGBT People May Serve Openly in Military:
Anti-discrimination Laws Concerning Sexual Orientation Exist:
Anti-discrimination Laws Concerning Gender Identity Exist:
Age to Purchase Alcohol (if any):
Legal Status of Cannabis:
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The Earth Awaits has contacted 2 excellent international schools in Sofia and collected detailed academic program and contact information (all with current tuition data) so you don't have to!
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SubscribeIt's the world's most flexible cost of living calculator.
We track tons of information for over 600 cities around the world. Tell us about you, your family, and the life you lead, and we'll show you something like this (except with budgets built to suit your specific situation):
$957.49
$473.10
$444.03
8,305,218
77/100
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$1,485.57
8,278,251
57/100
53/100
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$881.63
2,243,833
63/100
57/100
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