Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Kirov Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Kirov

🙂 Solo nomad: Bansko is 17.3% cheaper than Kirov without rent, and 28.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bansko is 13.2% more expensive than Kirov without rent, and 16.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.08 BGN 15.32
$6.2 ₽495
46.45%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.42 BGN 59.8
$31.29 ₽2,497
13.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.39 BGN 15.85
$4.28 ₽341
119.39%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.27
$2.5 ₽199
-22.40%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 BGN 2.14
$0.73 ₽58.1
73.97%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$0.33 ₽26.38
121.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.17 BGN 1.97
$1.42 ₽113
-17.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.1 BGN 3.55
$1.17 ₽93
79.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.93 BGN 3.26
$0.88 ₽70.3
119.32%
White Bread (500g)
$0.79 BGN 1.33
$0.64 ₽50.9
23.44%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.51 BGN 2.54
$1.39 ₽111
8.63%
Eggs
$2.18 BGN 3.67
$1.5 ₽120
45.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.11 BGN 15.37
$13.51 ₽1,078
-32.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.6 BGN 12.83
$4.44 ₽354
71.17%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 BGN 14.95
$5.92 ₽472
49.66%
Apples (1kg)
$1.3 BGN 2.2
$1.95 ₽156
-33.33%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGN 2.91
$1.9 ₽152
-9.47%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.01
$1.83 ₽146
-2.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.72
$2.06 ₽164
7.28%
Potato (1kg)
$1 BGN 1.69
$0.87 ₽69.4
14.94%
Onion (1kg)
$0.79 BGN 1.34
$0.68 ₽54.5
16.18%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 BGN 1.03
$1.67 ₽133
-63.47%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BGN 1.25
$0.54 ₽43.28
37.04%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.72 BGN 6.28
$2.97 ₽237
25.25%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.12 BGN 10.33
$5.17 ₽412
18.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$0.61 ₽48.66
96.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 BGN 3.51
$1.85 ₽147
12.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.9 BGN 1.53
$0.53 ₽42.21
69.81%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.53 BGN 46.45
$31.88 ₽2,544
-13.64%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$4.23 ₽338
-68.79%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BGN 1.28
$0.21 ₽16.69
261.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.3 BGN 17.37
$5.35 ₽427
92.52%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 BGN 2.48
$0.79 ₽62.8
86.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
$34.9K ₽2.8M
-12.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
$35.4K ₽2.8M
-50.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 BGN 176
$60.4 ₽4,816
72.43%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.84 BGN 25.04
$6.83 ₽545
117.28%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.04 BGN 18.62
$15.19 ₽1,212
-27.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.26 BGN 56.1
$41.09 ₽3,279
-19.06%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.26 BGN 12.25
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Cinema Ticket
$8.19 BGN 13.81
$5.05 ₽403
62.18%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$235 BGN 396
$329 ₽26.2K
-28.64%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,365 BGN 3,989
$7,028 ₽560.8K
-66.35%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.19 BGN 64.4
$19.26 ₽1,537
98.29%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.08 BGN 32.19
$43.74 ₽3,490
-56.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.9 BGN 79.1
$112 ₽8,949
-58.18%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$51 BGN 86.1
$108 ₽8,601
-52.66%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$523 BGN 882
$344 ₽27.4K
52.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$384 BGN 648
$200 ₽15.9K
92.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGN 1,070
$754 ₽60.1K
-15.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$636 BGN 1,072
$452 ₽36.1K
40.50%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,215 BGN 2,050
$1,558 ₽124.3K
-21.98%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,031 BGN 1,740
$1,192 ₽95.1K
-13.51%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Kirov
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,189 BGN 2,005
$504 ₽40.2K
135.66%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
14.5
-76.55%

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

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

Last update for Kirov: October 28, 2025

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