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Are you looking for a European city with an affordable standard of living, high-speed Internet and a large number of like-minded people? Then you should pay attention to the Bulgarian Plovdiv. Let's look at the pros and cons<\/a> of the city for digital nomads.<\/p>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

Housing<\/a><\/h2>\n

No matter how long you decide to stay in Plov<\/a> Diva, there will be no problems finding accommodation.<\/p>\n

The average cost of a one-room apartment for a day on Airbnb<\/a> will cost 35-40 \u20ac somewhere in the center or district of Marash. And this is a great option if you are visiting for a short time or want to look for an apartment for long-term rental locally.<\/p>\n

If you decide to stay in Plovdiv, it is worth considering that most rental apartments will require a minimum six-month contract and a deposit equal to one month's rent. In this case, a room can be rented from 60 \u20ac. A studio apartment in the city center will cost 150 \u20ac and more. True, the renovation may be a little tired.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

If you want a larger apartment with good repairs, then for a month it will cost from 350 \u20ac. Not all landlords include utilities in the rental price. On average, for a month it can cost an additional 60 \u20ac per one-room apartment.<\/p>\n

As for the choice of area, most of the good restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues are in the center of Plovdiv. But housing prices<\/a> are higher here. The Kapan area is the most popular among young people due to its large concentration of stylish bars and concert venues. True, the streets here are intertwined like a labyrinth, for which the locals nicknamed the area “Trap”.<\/p>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

The old town<\/a> is located on the hills in the center of Plovdiv. There are a couple of good restaurants, historical ruins of a Roman<\/a> theater and an ancient castle. But there are no grocery stores. In addition, when returning home, you should think about comfortable shoes, because you will have to walk uphill.<\/p>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

There are good areas – Kamenitsa 1 near train stations and parks and Marasha – calm and quiet, not far from the center.<\/p>\n

Nutrition<\/h2>\n

Bulgarian cuisine is good for its diversity, where everyone will find something to suit their taste. Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant per person will cost from 5 \u20ac.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plovdiv has many supermarkets, convenience stores and farmers' markets with organic products. And prices are lower than in most other European countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

For example<\/a>, a dozen eggs will cost 4.5 \u20ac – over the year they have risen in price by 75%<\/a>. Potatoes will cost 1.3 \u20ac, beef – 12.2 \u20ac, chicken – 6.6 \u20ac, bananas and apples – 1.8 \u20ac, tomatoes – 2.3 \u20ac per kilogram, and water – 0.6 \u20ac for 1.5 liters.<\/p>\n

Tap water is not drinkable, so it's worth considering the cost of bottled water. On average, a family of three will spend about 100 \u20ac on groceries for a week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beer in a bar and coffee in a cafe will cost about 1.5 \u20ac.<\/p>\n

Transport<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

Public urban transport in Plovdiv is not particularly diverse. There are buses<\/a> and minibuses here. A one-way ticket for a bus costs approximately 0.5 \u20ac, a day ticket costs 2.5 \u20ac. You can view the schedule and routes on the Plovdiv Municipality<\/a> website. Alternatively, you can take a taxi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When it comes to international travel, Plovdiv is one of the most important transport centers in Bulgaria. The airport is located 12 km from the city, there is a major highway and a railway line. Buses<\/a> travel on international routes.<\/p>\n

For example, you can get to the Black Sea in Burgas in 4 hours and 13 \u20ac by bus or by train for 19 \u20ac. It takes 2.5 hours to get to Sofia and the trip costs 8\u20ac by bus and 13\u20ac by train.<\/p>\n

Internet and communications<\/h2>\n

The Internet in Bulgaria is quite fast. The average download speed in Plovdiv is 70 Mbit\/s, upload speed is 45 Mbit\/s. For a month it will be about 8\u20ac.<\/p>\n

Most cafes offer a stable 40 Mbit\/s. But if you need higher speed, then in some coworking spaces it reaches 200 Mbit\/s.<\/p>\n

As for mobile communications, there are several operators, the largest of which is A1. Tourists<\/a> are offered only prepaid rates. The option with unlimited internet will cost 10\u20ac.<\/p>\n

Coworking spaces<\/h2>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

There are many Wi-Fi cafes in the city where you can order coffee for 1-1.5 \u20ac and sit at your laptop all day. For example, Art News Cafe<\/a> has everything for productive work: delicious coffee, reliable Internet and cool air. You might consider Coffee & Gallery Cu29<\/a> or Otsreshta Cafe Bar<\/a>. They also have their advantages, but the Internet can let you down.<\/p>\n

There are many coworking spaces in Plovdiv, where a hot desk will cost from 60 \u20ac\/month. Biz Labs HQ (122\u20ac) and Networking<\/a> Premium Coworking (115\u20ac), located in the heart of the Kapan district, are popular.<\/p>\n

Entertainment<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose history<\/a> began before our era. Of course, it\u2019s easy to find several interesting ancient structures, for example, the Roman Amphitheater or Asen\u2019s Fortress.<\/p>\n

To feel the contrast of this place, where antiquity is closely intertwined with modernity, it is worth taking a walk along the hills of the Old Town and then descending into the newfangled Kapan district.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition, restaurants and cafes are generously scattered along the streets of Plovdiv, where you can get acquainted with Bulgarian cuisine or meet with friends<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

For example, the Smokini<\/a> restaurant with a cozy provincial atmosphere or the Happy Bar & Grill<\/a> with its rich menu and large plasma screens for sports fans. Torro Grande<\/a> with delicious sushi on the open veranda or Rahat Tepe<\/a> with traditional Bulgarian dishes and views of half of Plovdiv.<\/p>\n

And if you want to be more active, you can do yoga in a local park, find a fitness club near your home, or rent a bicycle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Plovdiv:<\/a><\/p>\n

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