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Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Qingdao, Shandong Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Qingdao, Shandong

😐 Solo nomad: Bansko is 3.2% more expensive than Qingdao, Shandong without rent, and 31.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bansko is 13.8% more expensive than Qingdao, Shandong without rent, and 19.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BGNΒ 14.75
$3.40 Β₯23.74
166.18%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.30 BGNΒ 57.5
$17.92 Β₯125
96.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGNΒ 14.57
$4.51 Β₯31.48
98.23%
Cappuccino
$1.89 BGNΒ 3.08
$3.50 Β₯24.40
-46.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGNΒ 2.09
$0.54 Β₯3.74
137.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGNΒ 1.13
$0.31 Β₯2.19
122.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGNΒ 1.95
$0.87 Β₯6.10
37.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BGNΒ 3.26
$2.15 Β₯14.99
-6.98%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGNΒ 3.04
$1.91 Β₯13.31
-2.09%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGNΒ 1.37
$1.47 Β₯10.25
-42.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 BGNΒ 2.41
$0.91 Β₯6.37
62.64%
Eggs
$2.14 BGNΒ 3.49
$1.81 Β₯12.61
18.23%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.91 BGNΒ 14.52
$14.78 Β₯103
-39.72%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGNΒ 11.88
$4.24 Β₯29.56
71.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 BGNΒ 14.25
$10.28 Β₯71.8
-14.98%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGNΒ 2.18
$1.39 Β₯9.69
-3.60%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGNΒ 2.81
$1.16 Β₯8.11
48.28%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGNΒ 3.06
$1.91 Β₯13.30
-1.57%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGNΒ 3.48
$1.01 Β₯7.08
110.89%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGNΒ 1.65
$0.69 Β₯4.83
46.38%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNΒ 1.31
$1.14 Β₯7.97
-28.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGNΒ 0.93
$0.93 Β₯6.51
-38.71%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGNΒ 1.17
$0.51 Β₯3.55
41.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.86 BGNΒ 6.29
$3.88 Β₯27.12
-0.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.30 BGNΒ 8.63
$14.17 Β₯98.9
-62.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 BGNΒ 1.89
$0.99 Β₯6.93
17.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNΒ 3.35
$1.52 Β₯10.58
35.53%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGNΒ 1.50
$0.30 Β₯2.12
206.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNΒ 44.50
$16.53 Β₯115
65.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGNΒ 2.17
$1.42 Β₯9.90
-6.34%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNΒ 1.18
$0.32 Β₯2.20
128.13%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGNΒ 16.81
$7.18 Β₯50.1
43.59%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGNΒ 2.49
$1.12 Β₯7.79
36.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K BGNΒ 49.0K
$20.2K Β₯141.0K
48.95%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGNΒ 28.8K
$13.6K Β₯94.7K
30.36%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGNΒ 165
$51.2 Β₯357
97.63%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.85 BGNΒ 24.20
$10.99 Β₯76.7
35.12%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 BGNΒ 18.36
$10.61 Β₯74.1
6.13%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.73 BGNΒ 55.0
$26.61 Β₯186
26.76%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 BGNΒ 11.87
$20.51 Β₯143
-64.51%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGNΒ 12.75
$6.78 Β₯47.33
15.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGNΒ 377
$331 Β₯2,311
-30.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,360 BGNΒ 3,846
$24.8K Β₯173.0K
-90.48%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.01 BGNΒ 62.0
$76.5 Β₯534
-50.29%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.49 BGNΒ 31.76
$38.01 Β₯265
-48.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.56 BGNΒ 75.9
$78.8 Β₯550
-40.93%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.1 BGNΒ 81.6
$101 Β₯708
-50.63%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$531 BGNΒ 866
$330 Β₯2,303
60.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNΒ 612
$190 Β₯1,324
98.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGNΒ 1,035
$740 Β₯5,165
-14.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNΒ 1,062
$414 Β₯2,889
57.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,228 BGNΒ 2,001
$3,560 Β₯24.8K
-65.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,024 BGNΒ 1,669
$2,106 Β₯14.7K
-51.39%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Qingdao, Shandong
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,214 BGNΒ 1,979
$1,025 Β₯7,154
18.43%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
3.81
-10.76%

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Last update for Bansko: January 12, 2026

Last update for Qingdao, Shandong: January 12, 2026

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