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Europe โ€บ Bulgaria

Sofia

Population

230,160

Price per mยฒ

$1,504

Cost of Living

$1,167

Unemployment

3.3%

Bulgaria Housing Market

Historical national price trends, index 2015 = 100

About Sofia

Lifestyle and Atmosphere

This entry likely refers to the same region as "Sofia (stolitsa)," the capital city of Bulgaria. Please refer to the description above for details.

Food Culture

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Notable Features

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Climate

Monthly precipitation and temperature patterns

Precipitation by Month

Sunshine Hours by Month

Annual Precipitation

625 mm

Sunshine Hours

2177 hours annually

Climate Category

Cool Climate

Taxes

Personal Income Tax
53.5%
Corporate Tax
25%
Capital Gains Tax
0%
Dividend Tax
30%
Crypto Tax
0%

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Visa & Citizenship

Citizenship

Short Residency (3-5 years)

Passport Strength

Very Strong

Jus Soli

No Ius Soli

Jus Sanguinis

Yes, Beyond Grandparents

Outdoor Activities

This entry likely refers to the same region as "Sofia (stolitsa)," the capital city of Bulgaria. Please refer to the description above for details.

Cultural Life

This entry likely refers to the same region as "Sofia (stolitsa)," the capital city of Bulgaria. Please refer to the description above for details.

Major Cities & Towns

1

Samokov

33,949 residents
Population Share 14.8%
2

Botevgrad

30,478 residents
Population Share 13.2%
3

Elin Pelin

22,847 residents
Population Share 9.9%
4

Svoge

18,708 residents
Population Share 8.1%
5

Kostinbrod

17,497 residents
Population Share 7.6%

Demographics

Median Age 47.3 years
Population Density 32.3 people/kmยฒ
Foreign-born Population 1.1%

Age Distribution

0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65+

Lifestyle Factors

Air Quality

Very High

Healthcare

High

Safety

Low

Pet Friendliness

Low

Tourism Pressure

Moderate

Internet Speed (Download Mbps)

48.2 Mbps

Legal Framework

Same-Sex Marriage No rights
Child Adoption Not Allowed
IVF Legal
Abortion 12 weeks
Surrogacy Surrogacy Fully Prohibited
Cannabis Illegal

Education & Childcare

Education

Education Quality Moderate
ECEC Category Low
English Language Skills High

Accessibility

Distance to Coast more than 3h
Distance to Ski Resort within 3h
Distance to Major Airport more than 3h

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