Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Astana Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Astana

😐 Solo nomad: Bansko is 5.3% more expensive than Astana without rent, and 12.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bansko is 6.8% more expensive than Astana without rent, and 7.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Astana
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BGN 14.24
$8.23 ₸4,093
6.80%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.09 BGN 56.8
$28.83 ₸14.3K
21.71%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.90 BGN 14.42
$5.88 ₸2,921
51.36%
Cappuccino
$1.88 BGN 3.05
$2.16 ₸1,074
-12.96%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.15
$0.91 ₸454
46.15%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.10
$0.57 ₸283
19.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.21 BGN 1.96
$1.20 ₸594
0.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BGN 3.28
$2.91 ₸1,445
-30.58%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Astana
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.85 BGN 3.00
$0.99 ₸494
86.87%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGN 1.36
$0.50 ₸247
68.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.49 BGN 2.41
$1.39 ₸690
7.19%
Eggs
$2.15 BGN 3.48
$1.70 ₸843
26.47%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.72 BGN 14.13
$9.35 ₸4,647
-6.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.42 BGN 12.03
$4.61 ₸2,292
60.95%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.89 BGN 14.40
$7.10 ₸3,529
25.21%
Apples (1kg)
$1.36 BGN 2.20
$1.36 ₸676
-
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGN 2.78
$1.83 ₸908
-6.01%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.86 BGN 3.02
$1.92 ₸957
-3.12%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.58
$1.92 ₸953
15.10%
Potato (1kg)
$1.06 BGN 1.72
$0.59 ₸292
79.66%
Onion (1kg)
$0.80 BGN 1.29
$0.41 ₸203
95.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 BGN 0.99
$1.00 ₸499
-39.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.21
$0.76 ₸376
-1.32%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.74 BGN 6.06
$1.91 ₸951
95.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.40 BGN 8.75
$7.49 ₸3,725
-27.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.20 BGN 1.95
$0.97 ₸481
23.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 BGN 3.42
$1.62 ₸804
30.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Astana
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.91 BGN 1.48
$0.23 ₸115
295.65%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.53 BGN 44.60
$14.60 ₸7,257
88.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.39 BGN 2.25
$1.79 ₸888
-22.35%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGN 1.19
$0.72 ₸358
1.39%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.30 BGN 16.69
$4.43 ₸2,202
132.51%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGN 2.48
$0.47 ₸233
225.53%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.4K BGN 49.2K
$21.0K ₸10.5M
44.44%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.6K BGN 28.6K
$24.7K ₸12.3M
-28.54%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Astana
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$100 BGN 163
$53.7 ₸26.7K
87.16%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.99 BGN 24.28
$8.39 ₸4,173
78.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.28 BGN 18.27
$13.68 ₸6,803
-17.54%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Astana
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.65 BGN 54.5
$49.82 ₸24.8K
-32.46%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.43 BGN 12.04
$11.00 ₸5,467
-32.45%
Cinema Ticket
$8.12 BGN 13.16
$5.17 ₸2,569
57.06%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Astana
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGN 376
$242 ₸120.3K
-4.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,390 BGN 3,871
$4,882 ₸2.4M
-51.05%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Astana
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.98 BGN 63.2
$57.0 ₸28.3K
-31.64%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.04 BGN 30.85
$34.92 ₸17.4K
-45.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.99 BGN 76.1
$89.2 ₸44.4K
-47.33%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$49.19 BGN 79.7
$88.4 ₸43.9K
-44.32%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Astana
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$530 BGN 859
$468 ₸232.5K
13.41%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$385 BGN 623
$330 ₸163.9K
16.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$648 BGN 1,050
$841 ₸418.0K
-22.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$648 BGN 1,049
$598 ₸297.4K
8.24%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,222 BGN 1,980
$1,199 ₸596.3K
1.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,018 BGN 1,649
$905 ₸449.7K
12.55%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Astana
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,793 BGN 2,904
$691 ₸343.4K
159.50%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
16.12
-78.91%

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

Last update for Bansko: March 1, 2026

Last update for Astana: March 3, 2026

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