Cost of Living in Bulgaria - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Bulgaria
Address: BG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $668 (excluding rent), and $1,177 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,711 (excluding rent), and $2,427 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.75 BGN 19.86

$7.05 BGN 11.91

$17.62 BGN 29.78

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$46.36 BGN 78.4

$28.98 BGN 48.97

$69.5 BGN 118

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.79 BGN 14.85

$7.62 BGN 12.87

$10.55 BGN 17.83

Cappuccino

$2.33 BGN 3.95

$1.20 BGN 2.03

$3.43 BGN 5.79

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.49 BGN 2.52

$1.07 BGN 1.81

$2.25 BGN 3.81

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.08 BGN 1.82

$0.60 BGN 1.02

$1.80 BGN 3.05

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.34 BGN 3.96

$1.17 BGN 1.98

$3.52 BGN 5.94

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.92 BGN 4.94

$2.04 BGN 3.45

$4.09 BGN 6.91

Milk (1 liter)

$1.79 BGN 3.02

$1.39 BGN 2.36

$2.11 BGN 3.57

White Bread (500g)

$1.02 BGN 1.72

$0.65 BGN 1.09

$1.74 BGN 2.93

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.14 BGN 3.62

$1.19 BGN 2.01

$2.97 BGN 5.01

Eggs

$3.54 BGN 5.98

$2.17 BGN 3.67

$4.36 BGN 7.36

Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.33 BGN 19.16

$7.22 BGN 12.20

$18.04 BGN 30.49

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.03 BGN 13.56

$4.74 BGN 8.00

$10.65 BGN 18.01

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.22 BGN 20.65

$7.09 BGN 11.98

$17.73 BGN 29.96

Apples (1kg)

$1.70 BGN 2.87

$1.11 BGN 1.88

$2.38 BGN 4.03

Banana (1kg)

$1.97 BGN 3.34

$1.28 BGN 2.16

$2.79 BGN 4.71

Oranges (1kg)

$1.81 BGN 3.06

$1.16 BGN 1.96

$2.90 BGN 4.90

Tomato (1kg)

$2.58 BGN 4.37

$1.48 BGN 2.51

$3.57 BGN 6.04

Potato (1kg)

$1.10 BGN 1.85

$0.58 BGN 0.99

$1.75 BGN 2.96

Onion (1kg)

$1.10 BGN 1.86

$0.60 BGN 1.02

$1.80 BGN 3.05

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.10 BGN 1.87

$0.60 BGN 1.02

$1.81 BGN 3.06

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.73 BGN 1.23

$0.52 BGN 0.88

$1.23 BGN 2.08

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.70 BGN 6.26

$3.50 BGN 5.91

$4.08 BGN 6.89

Wine (Bottle)

$7.03 BGN 11.89

$4.66 BGN 7.88

$11.70 BGN 19.78

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.05 BGN 1.77

$0.70 BGN 1.18

$1.45 BGN 2.45

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.80 BGN 3.03

$1.21 BGN 2.05

$2.42 BGN 4.09

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.96 BGN 1.63

$0.60 BGN 1.02

$1.21 BGN 2.04

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$29.90 BGN 50.5

$18.19 BGN 30.74

$35.88 BGN 60.6

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.46 BGN 2.46

$1.12 BGN 1.89

$1.82 BGN 3.07

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.72 BGN 1.21

$0.56 BGN 0.95

$1.10 BGN 1.86

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$12.55 BGN 21.21

$9.56 BGN 16.16

$16.14 BGN 27.27

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.52 BGN 2.56

$1.46 BGN 2.46

$1.63 BGN 2.76

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$31.9K BGN 54.0K

$29.2K BGN 49.4K

$31.9K BGN 54.0K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$28.4K BGN 48.0K

$25.0K BGN 42.3K

$34.6K BGN 58.4K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$123 BGN 208

$74.5 BGN 126

$204 BGN 345

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$17.64 BGN 29.80

$11.76 BGN 19.88

$23.53 BGN 39.76

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$14.78 BGN 24.97

$10.81 BGN 18.28

$24.03 BGN 40.61

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$34.81 BGN 58.8

$20.35 BGN 34.40

$52.3 BGN 88.5

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$15.82 BGN 26.74

$8.79 BGN 14.85

$23.44 BGN 39.61

Cinema Ticket

$8.59 BGN 14.52

$5.73 BGN 9.68

$11.46 BGN 19.36

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$536 BGN 905

$359 BGN 606

$777 BGN 1,313

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$7,471 BGN 12.6K

$4,052 BGN 6,847

$17.4K BGN 29.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$57.3 BGN 96.9

$29.19 BGN 49.33

$117 BGN 197

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$34.09 BGN 57.6

$17.97 BGN 30.36

$59.9 BGN 101

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$95.7 BGN 162

$59.4 BGN 100

$148 BGN 251

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$101 BGN 170

$49.99 BGN 84.5

$147 BGN 249

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$499 BGN 843

$299 BGN 505

$837 BGN 1,414

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$374 BGN 631

$205 BGN 346

$585 BGN 988

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$864 BGN 1,459

$464 BGN 784

$1,450 BGN 2,450

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$640 BGN 1,082

$357 BGN 603

$1,070 BGN 1,808

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,386 BGN 4,032

$1,334 BGN 2,254

$4,849 BGN 8,195

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,554 BGN 2,627

$995 BGN 1,681

$2,928 BGN 4,948

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,152 BGN 1,947

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

3.92

2.8

5.7

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 10, 2026

By City in Bulgaria

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Highest

Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Asenovgrad	54778	46	$640	$900	$1,524	$1,954	31.86	65.72
2	Bansko	8000	50	$479	$1,021	$1,377	$2,049	56.44	87.3
3	Blagoevgrad	75079	39	$547	$786	$1,137	$1,704	53.02	111.14
4	Botevgrad	21241	42	$514	$852	$1,422	$1,753	192.96	44.47
5	Burgas	189741	57	$638	$1,107	$1,631	$2,350	106.74	134.51
6	Dimitrovgrad	49061	38	$506	$782	$1,089	$1,555	31.1	68.48
7	Dobrich	89627	43	$530	$864	$1,282	$1,785	60.72	100
8	Dupnica	37081	48	$549	$960	$1,727	$2,046	135.42	111.65
9	Elin Pelin	7200	46	$661	$907	$1,504	$1,927	272.52	139.19
10	Gabrovo	59611	41	$572	$826	$1,416	$1,789	308.21	56.61
11	Gorna Oryahovitsa	40000	48	$558	$968	$1,509	$1,921	16.51	114.6
12	Haskovo	76587	43	$627	$875	$1,731	$1,958	132.45	104.75
13	Kardzhali	49421	36	$583	$719	$1,366	$1,573	10.88	96.68
14	Karlovo	23919	40	$483	$801	$1,220	$1,688	52.05	43.27
15	Kazanlak	49032	44	$583	$862	$1,352	$1,764	100.25	140.39
16	Kyustendil	47640	41	$478	$800	$1,140	$1,676	57.97	130.8
17	Lovech	37297	53	$751	$1,071	$1,570	$2,166	34.12	74.73
18	Montana	44502	42	$546	$827	$1,420	$1,835	42.73	72.14
19	Pazardzhik	76739	49	$677	$957	$1,404	$1,967	323.97	106.96
20	Pernik	78342	44	$501	$896	$1,378	$1,695	55.83	159.86
21	Pleven	111567	41	$512	$820	$1,158	$1,810	178.06	127.84
22	Plovdiv	368983	55	$667	$1,106	$1,673	$2,372	46.16	129.67
23	Pomorie	13919	47	$673	$945	$1,420	$1,974	152.65	93.36
24	Popovo	15878	45	$482	$887	$1,362	$1,779	45.03	59.83
25	Razgrad	35049	41	$472	$809	$1,478	$1,683	91.14	101
26	Ruse	159798	47	$656	$940	$1,454	$1,958	54.04	146.6
27	Samokov	25138	51	$677	$997	$1,438	$2,138	54.29	70.08
28	Sandanski	28058	49	$683	$958	$1,849	$2,114	1.96	83.29
29	Shumen	85504	44	$671	$899	$1,657	$1,860	27.26	122.89
30	Silistra	37923	45	$588	$891	$1,408	$1,785	87.21	160.31
31	Sliven	95806	38	$507	$763	$1,302	$1,646	29.6	99.87
32	Smolyan	30507	38	$462	$762	$1,154	$1,632	282.87	57.44
33	Sofia	1286383	70	$716	$1,380	$1,818	$2,952	380.58	185.49
34	Stara Zagora	149266	43	$532	$863	$1,342	$1,787	91.97	81.96
35	Sunny Beach	-	55	$589	$1,098	$1,533	$2,258	127.07	75.11
36	Svishtov	33000	48	$640	$943	$1,522	$2,005	7.95	106.15
37	Targovishte	39578	43	$493	$865	$1,516	$1,864	107.61	112.12
38	Troyan	23422	46	$648	$923	$1,431	$1,957	314.94	72.99
39	Tutrakan	8000	46	$499	$925	$1,575	$1,913	31.66	90.08
40	Varna	348058	61	$703	$1,210	$1,764	$2,469	199.7	158.38
41	Veliko Tarnovo	71150	48	$614	$967	$1,543	$2,037	139.37	147.91
42	Vidin	50977	41	$627	$827	$1,341	$1,814	155.38	77.49
43	Vratsa	60877	47	$485	$934	$1,208	$1,899	11.32	100.37
44	Yambol	76599	42	$624	$833	$1,534	$1,742	141.07	79.05

Bulgaria Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Bulgaria - Frequently Asked Questions

Bulgaria tends to offer a strong value proposition for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. Rents are typically more affordable than in Western Europe, and you can find clean, well-connected neighborhoods outside peak tourist zones at reasonable prices. Food, transit, and services generally stay budget-friendly, with plenty of local options that let you stretch a monthly budget without sacrificing comfort. The Cost of Living in Bulgaria varies by city and neighborhood, but steady infrastructure development supports longer stays and steady wifi in many shared spaces. Seasonal tourism can push prices up briefly in coastal towns, while inland towns stay steadier. Tip: choose neighborhoods with good transit links and short commutes to save time and money.

Daily life centers on practical choices: search housing near reliable transit, test a few groceries from local markets, and mix work-friendly cafes with occasional coworking spaces. In Sofia, Varna, and Plovdiv you will find affordable transit passes and a growing scene for digital nomads, while smaller towns offer quieter routines and tighter budgets. Bulgaria living cost can shift with the season, especially along the coast when tourism peaks. Tip: look for longer leases to lock in steady monthly rates and negotiate utility inclusions to prevent surprises.

Quality of life in Bulgaria combines vibrant history, friendly neighborhoods, and slower tempos that suit you as a remote worker. Build a simple budgeting framework around housing, groceries, utilities, and local leisure. Expect modest but steady costs that rise with coastal seasons and tourism, so plan a monthly buffer for peak months. For neighborhood fit, look for walkable cores with easy transit access, parks, and nearby markets rather than purely tourist areas. Practical savings come from shared accommodation, cooking at home, and taking advantage of municipal events or free cultural offerings. Tip: create a monthly baseline, then add a seasonal adjustment and a small reserve for unexpected repairs or travel.