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Sofia

Bulgaria's capital with fast internet and a new digital nomad visa

In Sofia, a mid-range month runs about $1,560 (€1,352) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet8.3/10

Faster internet than about 85% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking7.1/10

Better coworking than about 70% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.8/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

31 categories for Sofia, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Life

Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Thessaloniki (~250 km) · Tirana (~350 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Tirana (~350 km) · Corfu (~450 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Sunny Beach (~350 km) · Kotor (~350 km)

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