Sofia

Sitting below Vitosha Mountain, the capital of Bulgaria seems poised to become a remote worker hotspot. With a walkable city center, fast internet, a great food scene, remote worker-friendly cafes and welcoming locals, it's difficult not to enjoy your time in Sofia. Nice apartments can be rented for as little as 400 EUR per month and there's a vibrant nightlife scene to take advantage of as well. A collection of interesting historical sights offer chances for sightseeing and other destinations in the country and across the Balkans are all accessible for a weekend trip.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 2417 1503 1236 ${ selected_currency } per month in Sofia, with an average rent of 1063 661 544 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 1063 661 544
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 19 12 10
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 426 265 218
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 51 32 26
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 262 163 134
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 19 12 10
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 56 35 29
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 23 14 12
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 75 47 38
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 34 21 17
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 22 14 11
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 153 95 78
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 43 27 22
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 116 72 59
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 55 34 28
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 2417 1503 1236

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Check out the daily market located in the alleys surrounding the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It's my favorite market as it's full of antiques and all kinds of random items. Be sure to bargain if you want to buy something.

By Lucy G. General

Some coffee places that are work-friendly are: From Barista Coffee & More, Salted Café, + TOVA and Chucky's Coffee House.

By Pete G. Workspaces

In terms of coworking spaces, it's really hard to find one with an active community in Sofia - most spaces cater to teams, not individual workers per se so it's hard to work around that. But most spaces have free trial days so I recommend you to choose a few and go test them. My personal favorite is Networking Premium (they had cool events too).

By Adam V. Workspaces

Have a fun day at Kokolandia, an excellent adventure park located in the Borisova Gardens that costs less than $3 USD to get in.

By Cameron C. Places to visit

During the summer, check out the events that are taking place at the NDK (National Palace of Culture). They hold conferences, forums, speakers, concerts and more.

By Cameron C. Places to visit

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Population	1,270,169
Main airport	Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Language	Bulgarian
Tap water	Not drinkable
Tipping	10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps	TaxiMe, TaxiStars