Sofia
Bulgaria · Europe · 1.2M people
Mountain-backed capital, one of the cheapest in the EU.
affordabledigital nomad
Ranked #66 of 123 overall · 42.70, 23.32
Full scorecard
Cost of living9.0
Safety7.0
Environment & air quality6.0
Public transport6.0
Climate5.0
Healthcare6.0
Internet & connectivity8.0
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