Which place is cheaper, Liverpool or Sofia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sofia or Liverpool?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Sofia and Liverpool. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Sofia or Liverpool?
Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and also its largest city. Some people have tried to compare it to Budapest, but the cities are actually quite different. In Sofia you will find wonderful European style architecture intertwined with Communist style buildings. It's fascinating to see the two dramatically different building styles immediately next to each other. There are also many Orthodox Churches around town, with their beautiful domes and intricate details.
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bulgaria, The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySofia $64Liverpool $201
The average daily cost (per person) in Sofia is $64, while the average daily cost in Liverpool is $201. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sofia and Liverpool in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSofia $40Liverpool $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSofia $80Liverpool $190
Compare Hotels in Sofia and Liverpool
Looking for a hotel in Sofia or Liverpool? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sofia Hotel Prices and Liverpool Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sofia $8.38Liverpool $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sofia
Also for Sofia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Sofia Airport: $49
- Airport Transfers in Bulgaria: $66
- Arrival Transfer: Sofia Airport SOF to Sofia in Luxury Van: $75
- Bansko Transfer from/to Sofia Airport: $175
- Be Eco: Sofia Airport Transfer with an Electric Vehicle: $54
- Borovets Transfers from/to Sofia Airport: $104
- Departure Transfer: Sofia to Sofia Airport SOF in Luxury Van: $75
- From Bansko Transfer with Rila Monastery Visit: $128
- From Koprivshtitsa & Historic Homes Tour w/ Transfer: $53
- From Plovdiv Day Tour with Transfer: $71
- From Private Transfer to Bucharest: $448
- From Private Transfer to Plovdiv: $96
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool$7.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Beatles-Themed Private Taxi Tour with Transfers: $162
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $148
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $148
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $148
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Holyhead Port: $103
- Liverpool Cruise Port to Liverpool hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Port - Round-Trip Transfer: $83
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Luxury Van: $79
- Liverpool to Manchester Airport(MAN) - Departure Private Transfer: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Sofia or Liverpool?
Prices for flights to both Liverpool and Sofia change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySofia $18Liverpool $74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sofia
For Sofia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Market Food Tour: $47
- Guided Night Tour & Folklore Performance with Dinner: $48
- Half-Day Sofia Evening Walking Tour with Vegetarian Dinner: $49
- Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show: $97
- Sofia by Night: Panoramic City Tour and Folklore Dinner: $106
- Private Sofia Night Tour with Bulgarian Folklore & Dinner: $108
- Sofia by Night: Private Tour with Dinner: $118
- Evening City Tour with Folklore Dinner: $118
- Sofia by Night Panoramic Private Tour with Dinner, Folklore Show: $131
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $81
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sofia $5.92Liverpool $45
Tours and Activities in Sofia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sofia.
- Audio Guided Museum Paleontology and Historical Geology Ticket: $3.82
- Rila Monastery: Monastery & Museums Self-Guided Audio Tour 7 lang: $5.46
- Self-Guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (ENG): $7.61
- Sofia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Sofia Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $7.84
- Self-guided Tour in the Museum of Socialist Art: $7.87
- Guided Walking Tour of Sofia: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Audio Guide for All Sofia Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $12
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Sofia Audio guide Tour offers available in 7 languages: $14
- Admission Ticket to the Museum of Illusions in Sofia: $15
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- A Walk Through Time: History of Liverpool Walking Tour: $22
- Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool: $51
- Awesome Corners of Liverpool – Family Walking Tour: $286
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL History & Culture Tour-From The Cruise Terminal: $27
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL-Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Beatles & Beyond: A Liverpool Legacy Tour: $303
- Beatles Classic Tour of Liverpool by Private Taxi: $234
- Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool-From the Cruise Terminal: $27
- Beatles Magical Mystery Tour: $25
- Best of Liverpool Sightseeing Tour by Private Taxi: $252
- Brews, Views, football & History Tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySofia $8.39Liverpool $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Sofia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sofia:
- Sofia Pub Crawl - Party Tour of Sofia's Best Bars & Clubs: $16
- Sofia's Hidden Bars: 4-Hour Pub Crawl: $19
- Sofia Pub Crawl Tour of The Hidden Unique Bars: $20
- Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia: $33
- Sofia Bar Crawl: $54
- Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: $59
- Sofia Exquisite Wine Tasting: $75
- From Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting: $98
- Private Sofia Tour with Wine Tasting: $107
- Private Sofia City Tour with Wine Tasting: $109
- Hisarya, Starosel, and Wine Tasting Tour from Sofia: $115
- Koprivshtitsa and Starosel Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $139
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sofia and Liverpool, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Sofia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sofia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sofia and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool than you might in Sofia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sofia Expensive? and Is Liverpool Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sofia or Liverpool?
Sofia has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Sofia and Liverpool, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.