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Average monthly salary in Sofia reaches EUR 1,330

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In the first quarter of 2023, the average monthly salary in Bulgaria decreased by 2.5% as compared to the third trimester of 2022. Bulgaria’s capital Sofia tops the ranking with an average monthly salary of EUR 1,330.89, indicate data of the National Statistical Institute, BNR-Varna reported. 

Sofia-district comes second with EUR 888.11, followed by Stara Zagora- EUR 882.49 and Varna- EUR 870.73. 



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