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Iceland
Bulgaria
🇧🇬Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Iceland | Bulgaria | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 1 | 4 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $2,838 | $1,245 | Bulgaria (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Reykjavik ($2,838) | Bansko ($1,104) | — |
| Best rated city | Reykjavik (QoL 90) | Plovdiv (QoL 76) | — |
| Best value city | Reykjavik | Bansko | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Iceland | Bulgaria | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 18 | 63.5 | Bulgaria |
| Safety | 92 | 78 | Iceland |
| Quality of life | 90 | 74.5 | Iceland |
| Internet | 94 | 81 | Iceland |
| Healthcare | 88 | 73.5 | Iceland |
| Climate | 40 | 59 | Bulgaria |