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Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Ruse Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Ruse

😐 Solo nomad: Bansko is 1.7% more expensive than Ruse without rent, and 8.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bansko is 5.1% more expensive than Ruse without rent, and 3.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BGNΒ 14.75
$10.64 BGNΒ 17.34
-14.94%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.30 BGNΒ 57.5
$34.87 BGNΒ 56.8
1.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGNΒ 14.57
$7.91 BGNΒ 12.89
13.02%
Cappuccino
$1.89 BGNΒ 3.08
$1.72 BGNΒ 2.80
9.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGNΒ 2.09
$1.55 BGNΒ 2.53
-17.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGNΒ 1.13
$0.84 BGNΒ 1.37
-17.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGNΒ 1.95
$1.73 BGNΒ 2.82
-30.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BGNΒ 3.26
$2.92 BGNΒ 4.75
-31.51%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGNΒ 3.04
$1.66 BGNΒ 2.71
12.65%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGNΒ 1.37
$1.00 BGNΒ 1.64
-16.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 BGNΒ 2.41
$2.07 BGNΒ 3.37
-28.50%
Eggs
$2.14 BGNΒ 3.49
$2.64 BGNΒ 4.30
-18.94%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.91 BGNΒ 14.52
$9.58 BGNΒ 15.61
-6.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGNΒ 11.88
$7.82 BGNΒ 12.74
-6.78%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 BGNΒ 14.25
$13.38 BGNΒ 21.81
-34.68%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGNΒ 2.18
$1.45 BGNΒ 2.37
-7.59%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGNΒ 2.81
$1.91 BGNΒ 3.11
-9.95%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGNΒ 3.06
$1.95 BGNΒ 3.18
-3.59%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGNΒ 3.48
$2.11 BGNΒ 3.44
0.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGNΒ 1.65
$1.11 BGNΒ 1.81
-9.01%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNΒ 1.31
$1.06 BGNΒ 1.72
-23.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGNΒ 0.93
$1.17 BGNΒ 1.91
-51.28%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGNΒ 1.17
$0.66 BGNΒ 1.08
9.09%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.86 BGNΒ 6.29
$3.64 BGNΒ 5.93
6.04%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.30 BGNΒ 8.63
$6.69 BGNΒ 10.90
-20.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 BGNΒ 1.89
$1.10 BGNΒ 1.79
5.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNΒ 3.35
$1.20 BGNΒ 1.96
71.67%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGNΒ 1.50
$0.90 BGNΒ 1.46
2.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNΒ 44.50
$16.08 BGNΒ 26.21
69.78%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGNΒ 2.17
$1.44 BGNΒ 2.35
-7.64%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNΒ 1.18
$0.64 BGNΒ 1.05
14.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGNΒ 16.81
$10.56 BGNΒ 17.20
-2.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGNΒ 2.49
$1.58 BGNΒ 2.57
-3.16%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K BGNΒ 49.0K
$32.5K BGNΒ 53.0K
-7.49%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGNΒ 28.8K
$29.3K BGNΒ 47.8K
-39.62%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGNΒ 165
$101 BGNΒ 165
0.16%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.85 BGNΒ 24.20
$17.19 BGNΒ 28.03
-13.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 BGNΒ 18.36
$14.94 BGNΒ 24.35
-24.63%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.73 BGNΒ 55.0
$31.94 BGNΒ 52.1
5.60%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 BGNΒ 11.87
$8.78 BGNΒ 14.32
-17.08%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGNΒ 12.75
$5.98 BGNΒ 9.75
30.77%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGNΒ 377
$640 BGNΒ 1,043
-63.83%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,360 BGNΒ 3,846
$9,364 BGNΒ 15.3K
-74.80%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.01 BGNΒ 62.0
$53.8 BGNΒ 87.7
-29.34%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.49 BGNΒ 31.76
$28.96 BGNΒ 47.21
-32.70%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.56 BGNΒ 75.9
$74.7 BGNΒ 122
-37.64%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.1 BGNΒ 81.6
$89.4 BGNΒ 146
-44.03%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$531 BGNΒ 866
$285 BGNΒ 464
86.52%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNΒ 612
$242 BGNΒ 395
54.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGNΒ 1,035
$534 BGNΒ 870
19.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNΒ 1,062
$405 BGNΒ 660
60.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,228 BGNΒ 2,001
$1,609 BGNΒ 2,622
-23.68%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,024 BGNΒ 1,669
$1,201 BGNΒ 1,957
-14.73%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Ruse
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,214 BGNΒ 1,979
$1,008 BGNΒ 1,642
20.47%
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 Ruse: January 11, 2026

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