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Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Foshan Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Foshan

😐 Solo nomad: Bansko is 2.8% more expensive than Foshan without rent, and 34.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bansko is 11.1% more expensive than Foshan without rent, and 26.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BGNΒ 15.11
$3.11 Β₯21.75
191.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.30 BGNΒ 59.0
$21.84 Β₯153
61.63%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGNΒ 14.93
$4.86 Β₯33.94
83.95%
Cappuccino
$1.89 BGNΒ 3.16
$3.07 Β₯21.44
-38.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGNΒ 2.14
$0.50 Β₯3.48
156.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGNΒ 1.16
$0.28 Β₯1.95
146.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGNΒ 2.00
$1.08 Β₯7.57
11.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BGNΒ 3.34
$1.68 Β₯11.77
19.05%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGNΒ 3.12
$1.79 Β₯12.53
4.47%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGNΒ 1.41
$2.03 Β₯14.20
-58.62%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 BGNΒ 2.47
$1.22 Β₯8.56
21.31%
Eggs
$2.14 BGNΒ 3.58
$1.82 Β₯12.74
17.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.91 BGNΒ 14.87
$13.10 Β₯91.5
-31.98%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGNΒ 12.17
$3.98 Β₯27.81
83.17%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 BGNΒ 14.60
$13.50 Β₯94.4
-35.26%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGNΒ 2.24
$1.83 Β₯12.77
-26.78%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGNΒ 2.87
$1.20 Β₯8.41
43.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGNΒ 3.14
$1.81 Β₯12.67
3.87%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGNΒ 3.56
$1.40 Β₯9.81
52.14%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGNΒ 1.69
$1.06 Β₯7.41
-4.72%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNΒ 1.35
$1.05 Β₯7.37
-22.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGNΒ 0.95
$0.73 Β₯5.13
-21.92%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGNΒ 1.20
$0.61 Β₯4.23
18.03%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.86 BGNΒ 6.44
$3.55 Β₯24.83
8.73%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.30 BGNΒ 8.84
$10.19 Β₯71.2
-47.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 BGNΒ 1.93
$0.93 Β₯6.47
24.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNΒ 3.44
$1.45 Β₯10.12
42.07%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGNΒ 1.53
$0.27 Β₯1.86
240.74%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNΒ 45.59
$10.96 Β₯76.6
149.09%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGNΒ 2.22
$1.70 Β₯11.90
-21.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNΒ 1.21
$0.37 Β₯2.62
97.30%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGNΒ 17.22
$6.87 Β₯48.02
50.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGNΒ 2.55
$1.17 Β₯8.21
30.77%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K BGNΒ 50.2K
$20.7K Β₯144.8K
45.23%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGNΒ 29.5K
$19.4K Β₯135.8K
-8.92%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGNΒ 169
$67.0 Β₯468
50.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.85 BGNΒ 24.80
$9.88 Β₯69.1
50.30%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 BGNΒ 18.81
$13.20 Β₯92.3
-14.70%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.73 BGNΒ 56.3
$68.4 Β₯478
-50.67%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 BGNΒ 12.16
$19.91 Β₯139
-63.44%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGNΒ 13.06
$6.36 Β₯44.49
22.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGNΒ 387
$416 Β₯2,906
-44.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,360 BGNΒ 3,940
$18.6K Β₯130.3K
-87.34%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.01 BGNΒ 63.5
$44.18 Β₯309
-13.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.49 BGNΒ 32.54
$28.85 Β₯202
-32.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.56 BGNΒ 77.8
$70.4 Β₯492
-33.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.1 BGNΒ 83.6
$80.3 Β₯562
-37.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$531 BGNΒ 887
$282 Β₯1,971
88.36%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNΒ 627
$144 Β₯1,009
160.26%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGNΒ 1,061
$572 Β₯4,001
10.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNΒ 1,088
$320 Β₯2,236
103.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,228 BGNΒ 2,050
$4,174 Β₯29.2K
-70.59%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,024 BGNΒ 1,710
$1,803 Β₯12.6K
-43.23%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Foshan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,214 BGNΒ 2,027
$759 Β₯5,309
59.83%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
4.04
-15.84%

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Last update for Bansko: January 12, 2026

Last update for Foshan: January 11, 2026

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