Plovdiv

What you need to know about Plovdiv

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About Plovdiv

The pollution from cars is the worst thing about Plovdiv. Well, also the showers that take up the entire bathroom. The fascinating, long history is the best thing here. People are polite, decent, and helpful.

Nomad Guide of Plovdiv

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Continent :

Europe

Country :

bulgaria

Weather :

18°C + Humidity 56% = 18°C Feel

Internet Speed :

17 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

35AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

10 Days

Best Taxi App :

TaxiMe

10 BGN to USD :

$5.02 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

343424 people

GDP per capita :

$7465 / year

Population Density :

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 45% / F 55%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Airbnb

Online electronics shop :

Emag

Weather in Plovdiv

Stay updated on the weather in Plovdiv with our reliable data source. Plan ahead for changing conditions and make the most of your time in the city. Check the forecast and stay prepared for any weather events.

Cost of Living in Plovdiv

Discover the cost of living in Plovdiv with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Plovdiv.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$989/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,683/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$1,402/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$401/mo

Cost of coffee :

$1.26

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$210/mo

Dinner:

$7.89

Beer :

$1.84

Coca Cola :

$1.21

Tax for 50k income :

$

Tax for 100k income :

$

Tax for 250k income :

$

Pros and Cons Living in Plovdiv

Like many other cities Plovdiv have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Affordable to live
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Warm now
✅ Perfect humidity now
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Democratic
✅ People can speak basic English
✅ Safe for women
✅ Family friendly

Cons

❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ Not much to do
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Not many Nomad List members go here
❌ Hospitals are bad
❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+
❌ Many people smoke tobacco

Quality of Life in Plovdiv

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Plovdiv

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Plovdiv

Stay informed on security and crime in Plovdiv with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Plovdiv safe.

Low Crime rate

Very High Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Plovdiv

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Plovdiv. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Plovdiv, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

Similar cities to Plovdiv

Discover cities that are similar to Plovdiv in terms of attractions and amenities. Our hand-picked list includes locations with similar cultural settings, recreational activities, and high-quality lodgings. These cities are worth visiting if you're looking for a place with a similar atmosphere or just a change of scenery. Plan your next urban journey by visiting these similar cities.

Bangkok

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#4

Air Quality

Moderate

17 Mbps

FEELS 33°

29°

$1,895/mo

Lisbon

Portugal

#1

Air Quality

Good

29 Mbps

FEELS 22°

22°

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Istanbul

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#16

Air Quality

Good

6 Mbps

FEELS 19°

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$2,142/mo

Belgrade

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#19

Air Quality

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24 Mbps

FEELS 19°

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$2,114/mo

Sofia

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#38

Air Quality

Good

17 Mbps

FEELS 15°

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$2,050/mo

Amsterdam

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#141

Air Quality

Good

14 Mbps

FEELS 15°

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Barcelona

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#75

Air Quality

Good

39 Mbps

FEELS 23°

23°

$4,295/mo

Prague

Czechia

#140

Air Quality

Moderate

20 Mbps

FEELS 19°

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Cities near Plovdiv to visit

There are several cities and places close to Plovdiv worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Plovdiv, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Istanbul, Sofia, Bansko, Varna, and Nis, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

Istanbul

Turkey

#16

Air Quality

Good

6 Mbps

FEELS 19°

19°

$2,142/mo

Sofia

Bulgaria

#38

Air Quality

Good

17 Mbps

FEELS 15°

15°

$2,050/mo

Bansko

Bulgaria

#57

Air Quality

Good

17 Mbps

FEELS 16°

16°

$2,109/mo

Varna

Bulgaria

#21

Air Quality

Good

17 Mbps

FEELS 18°

18°

$1,495/mo

Nis

Serbia

#81

Air Quality

Unhealthy

18 Mbps

FEELS 18°

18°

$1,309/mo

Craiova

Romania

#169

Air Quality

Good

28 Mbps

FEELS 16°

16°

$1,405/mo

Ploiesti

Romania

#51

Air Quality

Good

27 Mbps

FEELS 16°

16°

$1,462/mo

Bucharest

Romania

#93

Air Quality

Good

38 Mbps

FEELS 16°

16°

$1,840/mo

Reviews of Plovdiv - Feedback from travelers

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The pollution from cars is the worst thing about Plovdiv. Well, also the showers that take up the entire bathroom. The fascinating, long history is the best thing here. People are polite, decent, and helpful.

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I've been here for the last 5 months. People are extremely friendly, the weather has been amazing (on the too hot side, during the summer). You can drink tap water, Nomadlist, check that. It is very cheap, walkable, plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. It is very safe. The gym scene is not great but you can survive. Not many hipsters, but overloaded with instagrammers (like everywhere else, I guess). All in all, it's a beautiful city, safe, affordable, welcoming (if you are white). Racist graffiti is all over, but I haven't heard of any violence. That part is sad.Sometimes I think I'll stay here forever, sometimes other cities want me to know them.

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According to all the sources I've read, the tap water in Plovdiv is completely fine to drink. Not sure why Nomadlist is saying it's contaminated.Nice and green city, lot of parks and hills. Very cheap!

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By far, one of the best cities in Bulgaria, located in the center of the country, with good views upon the Balkans + Rila Rodopi mountains. Has good scenery from 2-3 hills + cheap food/drinks and so on! Fully recommend for those who wanna see it!