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Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Samokov Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Samokov

๐Ÿ™‚ Solo nomad: Bansko is 9% cheaper than Samokov without rent, and 0.3% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Bansko is 0.3% more expensive than Samokov without rent, and 1.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BGNย 14.75
$10.20 BGNย 16.62
-11.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.30 BGNย 57.5
$40.80 BGNย 66.5
-13.48%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGNย 14.57
$10.02 BGNย 16.33
-10.78%
Cappuccino
$1.89 BGNย 3.08
$1.95 BGNย 3.18
-3.08%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGNย 2.09
$1.36 BGNย 2.22
-5.88%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGNย 1.13
$1.04 BGNย 1.70
-33.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGNย 1.95
$1.87 BGNย 3.05
-35.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BGNย 3.26
$2.98 BGNย 4.86
-32.89%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGNย 3.04
$2.03 BGNย 3.31
-7.88%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGNย 1.37
$1.07 BGNย 1.74
-21.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 BGNย 2.41
$2.85 BGNย 4.65
-48.07%
Eggs
$2.14 BGNย 3.49
$3.75 BGNย 6.12
-42.93%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.91 BGNย 14.52
$13.03 BGNย 21.25
-31.62%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGNย 11.88
$8.52 BGNย 13.89
-14.44%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 BGNย 14.25
$12.81 BGNย 20.88
-31.77%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGNย 2.18
$1.60 BGNย 2.60
-16.25%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGNย 2.81
$2.18 BGNย 3.56
-21.10%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGNย 3.06
$2.01 BGNย 3.28
-6.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGNย 3.48
$2.81 BGNย 4.58
-24.20%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGNย 1.65
$1.15 BGNย 1.88
-12.17%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNย 1.31
$1.39 BGNย 2.26
-41.73%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGNย 0.93
$1.23 BGNย 2.01
-53.66%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGNย 1.17
$0.79 BGNย 1.29
-8.86%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.86 BGNย 6.29
$3.67 BGNย 5.98
5.18%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.30 BGNย 8.63
$7.32 BGNย 11.94
-27.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 BGNย 1.89
$1.19 BGNย 1.95
-2.52%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNย 3.35
$1.69 BGNย 2.75
21.89%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGNย 1.50
$0.91 BGNย 1.48
1.10%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNย 44.50
$26.60 BGNย 43.35
2.63%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGNย 2.17
$1.16 BGNย 1.88
14.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNย 1.18
$0.61 BGNย 1.00
19.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGNย 16.81
$11.67 BGNย 19.03
-11.65%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGNย 2.49
$1.55 BGNย 2.53
-1.29%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K BGNย 49.0K
$36.8K BGNย 59.9K
-18.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGNย 28.8K
$34.3K BGNย 55.9K
-48.45%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGNย 165
$118 BGNย 193
-14.57%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.85 BGNย 24.20
$17.60 BGNย 28.68
-15.63%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 BGNย 18.36
$13.50 BGNย 22.01
-16.59%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.73 BGNย 55.0
$29.76 BGNย 48.50
13.34%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 BGNย 11.87
$14.91 BGNย 24.31
-51.17%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGNย 12.75
$7.10 BGNย 11.57
10.14%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGNย 377
$326 BGNย 531
-28.94%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,360 BGNย 3,846
$5,364 BGNย 8,743
-56.01%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.01 BGNย 62.0
$43.91 BGNย 71.6
-13.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.49 BGNย 31.76
$29.71 BGNย 48.43
-34.40%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.56 BGNย 75.9
$127 BGNย 208
-63.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.1 BGNย 81.6
$75.6 BGNย 123
-33.80%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$531 BGNย 866
$287 BGNย 468
84.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNย 612
$234 BGNย 381
60.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGNย 1,035
$476 BGNย 777
33.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNย 1,062
$359 BGNย 586
81.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,228 BGNย 2,001
$1,527 BGNย 2,489
-19.60%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,024 BGNย 1,669
$1,287 BGNย 2,098
-20.45%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Samokov
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,214 BGNย 1,979
$741 BGNย 1,207
63.85%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
5.1
-33.33%

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Last update for Bansko: January 12, 2026

Last update for Samokov: January 12, 2026

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