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    Bulgaria

    Bulgaria at a glance

    Capital city

    Sofia

    Population

    6.4 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $950/month (Local Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Free, score 78/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.56/5 — rank 26/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Bulgarian

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    People & culture

    Life here moves at a soulful pace, where ancient traditions meet a growing modern energy in cities like Sofia. You will find a culture rooted in warm hospitality, often centered around long, shared meals and a deep pride in local history.