Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Varna

🙂 Solo nomad: Bansko is 33.1% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 18.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bansko is 25.4% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 18.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.08 BGN 15.32
$11.82 BGN 19.94
-23.18%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.42 BGN 59.8
$46.83 BGN 79
-24.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.39 BGN 15.85
$8.66 BGN 14.6
8.43%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.27
$2.56 BGN 4.31
-24.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 BGN 2.14
$1.8 BGN 3.03
-29.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$1.27 BGN 2.14
-42.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.17 BGN 1.97
$2.91 BGN 4.91
-59.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.1 BGN 3.55
$2.92 BGN 4.93
-28.08%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.93 BGN 3.26
$1.8 BGN 3.03
7.22%
White Bread (500g)
$0.79 BGN 1.33
$1.08 BGN 1.82
-26.85%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.51 BGN 2.54
$2.53 BGN 4.28
-40.32%
Eggs
$2.18 BGN 3.67
$3.45 BGN 5.82
-36.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.11 BGN 15.37
$10.76 BGN 18.16
-15.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.6 BGN 12.83
$8.41 BGN 14.19
-9.63%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 BGN 14.95
$12.29 BGN 20.74
-27.91%
Apples (1kg)
$1.3 BGN 2.2
$1.63 BGN 2.75
-20.25%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGN 2.91
$2.07 BGN 3.49
-16.91%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.01
$1.79 BGN 3.03
-
Tomato (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.72
$2.67 BGN 4.5
-17.23%
Potato (1kg)
$1 BGN 1.69
$1.19 BGN 2.01
-15.97%
Onion (1kg)
$0.79 BGN 1.34
$1.14 BGN 1.92
-30.70%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 BGN 1.03
$0.98 BGN 1.66
-37.76%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BGN 1.25
$0.75 BGN 1.26
-1.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.72 BGN 6.28
$3.75 BGN 6.32
-0.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.12 BGN 10.33
$7.51 BGN 12.67
-18.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$1.11 BGN 1.88
8.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 BGN 3.51
$1.82 BGN 3.07
14.29%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.9 BGN 1.53
$1.15 BGN 1.95
-21.74%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.53 BGN 46.45
$29.03 BGN 48.98
-5.17%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BGN 1.28
$0.68 BGN 1.14
11.76%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.3 BGN 17.37
$12.15 BGN 20.5
-15.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 BGN 2.48
$1.51 BGN 2.54
-2.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
$32.9K BGN 55.5K
-7.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
$29.5K BGN 49.7K
-40.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 BGN 176
$125 BGN 211
-16.70%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.84 BGN 25.04
$18.53 BGN 31.26
-19.91%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.04 BGN 18.62
$15.83 BGN 26.7
-30.26%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.26 BGN 56.1
$41.33 BGN 69.7
-19.53%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.26 BGN 12.25
$14.56 BGN 24.57
-50.14%
Cinema Ticket
$8.19 BGN 13.81
$9.08 BGN 15.32
-9.80%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$235 BGN 396
$404 BGN 682
-41.98%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,365 BGN 3,989
$5,514 BGN 9,302
-57.12%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.19 BGN 64.4
$60.7 BGN 102
-37.09%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.08 BGN 32.19
$33.62 BGN 56.7
-43.25%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.9 BGN 79.1
$92.8 BGN 157
-49.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$51 BGN 86.1
$99.4 BGN 168
-48.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$523 BGN 882
$517 BGN 872
1.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$384 BGN 648
$395 BGN 666
-2.75%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGN 1,070
$905 BGN 1,526
-29.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$636 BGN 1,072
$635 BGN 1,071
0.15%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,215 BGN 2,050
$2,952 BGN 4,980
-58.83%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,031 BGN 1,740
$1,879 BGN 3,169
-45.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,189 BGN 2,005
$1,140 BGN 1,923
4.26%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
4.71
-27.81%

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Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

Last update for Varna: October 28, 2025

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