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Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Kardzhali Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Kardzhali

๐Ÿ™‚ Solo nomad: Bansko is 2.2% cheaper than Kardzhali without rent, and 40.9% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Bansko is 9.1% more expensive than Kardzhali without rent, and 29.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BGNย 14.75
$8.92 BGNย 14.54
1.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.30 BGNย 57.5
$26.52 BGNย 43.22
33.11%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGNย 14.57
$9.05 BGNย 14.74
-1.22%
Cappuccino
$1.89 BGNย 3.08
$1.21 BGNย 1.97
56.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGNย 2.09
$0.86 BGNย 1.41
48.84%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGNย 1.13
$1.40 BGNย 2.28
-50.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGNย 1.95
$1.60 BGNย 2.61
-25.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BGNย 3.26
$1.27 BGNย 2.07
57.48%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGNย 3.04
$1.82 BGNย 2.97
2.75%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGNย 1.37
$0.78 BGNย 1.27
7.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 BGNย 2.41
$1.82 BGNย 2.97
-18.68%
Eggs
$2.14 BGNย 3.49
$3.20 BGNย 5.22
-33.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.91 BGNย 14.52
$12.39 BGNย 20.20
-28.09%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGNย 11.88
$8.66 BGNย 14.12
-15.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 BGNย 14.25
$13.27 BGNย 21.64
-34.14%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGNย 2.18
$1.83 BGNย 2.98
-26.78%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGNย 2.81
$1.97 BGNย 3.21
-12.69%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGNย 3.06
$2.01 BGNย 3.28
-6.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGNย 3.48
$2.16 BGNย 3.52
-1.39%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGNย 1.65
$0.90 BGNย 1.46
12.22%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNย 1.31
$1.05 BGNย 1.71
-22.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGNย 0.93
$0.83 BGNย 1.35
-31.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGNย 1.17
$0.70 BGNย 1.14
2.86%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.86 BGNย 6.29
$3.73 BGNย 6.09
3.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.30 BGNย 8.63
$6.53 BGNย 10.64
-18.84%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 BGNย 1.89
$1.05 BGNย 1.71
10.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNย 3.35
$1.81 BGNย 2.94
13.81%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGNย 1.50
$0.28 BGNย 0.45
228.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNย 44.50
$8.61 BGNย 14.04
217.07%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGNย 2.17
$1.04 BGNย 1.69
27.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNย 1.18
$0.72 BGNย 1.17
1.39%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGNย 16.81
$13.90 BGNย 22.66
-25.83%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGNย 2.49
$1.54 BGNย 2.52
-0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K BGNย 49.0K
$32.4K BGNย 52.7K
-7.04%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGNย 28.8K
$29.2K BGNย 47.5K
-39.35%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGNย 165
$62.1 BGNย 101
62.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.85 BGNย 24.20
$18.37 BGNย 29.94
-19.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 BGNย 18.36
$5.75 BGNย 9.37
95.83%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.73 BGNย 55.0
$28.94 BGNย 47.18
16.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 BGNย 11.87
$14.82 BGNย 24.15
-50.88%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGNย 12.75
$9.57 BGNย 15.59
-18.29%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGNย 377
$638 BGNย 1,040
-63.72%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,360 BGNย 3,846
$9,144 BGNย 14.9K
-74.20%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.01 BGNย 62.0
$29.30 BGNย 47.76
29.73%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.49 BGNย 31.76
$17.86 BGNย 29.11
9.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.56 BGNย 75.9
$47.32 BGNย 77.1
-1.61%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.1 BGNย 81.6
$90.2 BGNย 147
-44.49%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$531 BGNย 866
$116 BGNย 190
356.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNย 612
$116 BGNย 189
223.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGNย 1,035
$232 BGNย 377
174.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNย 1,062
$203 BGNย 331
220.50%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,228 BGNย 2,001
$1,187 BGNย 1,935
3.41%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,024 BGNย 1,669
$897 BGNย 1,462
14.13%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Kardzhali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,214 BGNย 1,979
$1,553 BGNย 2,531
-21.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
3.1
9.68%

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Last update for Bansko: January 12, 2026

Last update for Kardzhali: January 13, 2026

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