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

🙂 Solo nomad: Bansko is 17.7% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 18.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bansko is 23.3% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 18.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BGN 14.33
$11.94 BGN 19.47
-26.38%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.09 BGN 57.2
$46.78 BGN 76.3
-24.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.90 BGN 14.51
$8.95 BGN 14.59
-0.56%
Cappuccino
$1.88 BGN 3.07
$2.53 BGN 4.12
-25.69%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.16
$1.82 BGN 2.96
-26.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.11
$1.33 BGN 2.17
-48.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.21 BGN 1.97
$2.89 BGN 4.71
-58.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BGN 3.30
$2.87 BGN 4.68
-29.62%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.85 BGN 3.02
$1.81 BGN 2.95
2.21%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGN 1.37
$1.08 BGN 1.76
-22.22%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.49 BGN 2.43
$2.47 BGN 4.03
-39.68%
Eggs
$2.15 BGN 3.50
$3.42 BGN 5.58
-37.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.72 BGN 14.22
$10.69 BGN 17.42
-18.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.42 BGN 12.10
$8.22 BGN 13.40
-9.73%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.89 BGN 14.49
$12.13 BGN 19.77
-26.71%
Apples (1kg)
$1.36 BGN 2.21
$1.68 BGN 2.74
-19.05%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGN 2.80
$2.05 BGN 3.33
-16.10%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.86 BGN 3.04
$1.86 BGN 3.03
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Tomato (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.60
$2.64 BGN 4.30
-16.29%
Potato (1kg)
$1.06 BGN 1.73
$1.17 BGN 1.91
-9.40%
Onion (1kg)
$0.80 BGN 1.30
$1.15 BGN 1.87
-30.43%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 BGN 1.00
$0.99 BGN 1.61
-38.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.22
$0.74 BGN 1.20
1.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.74 BGN 6.10
$3.81 BGN 6.21
-1.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.40 BGN 8.80
$7.94 BGN 12.94
-31.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.20 BGN 1.96
$1.14 BGN 1.86
5.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 BGN 3.44
$1.85 BGN 3.01
14.05%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.91 BGN 1.49
$1.16 BGN 1.88
-21.55%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.53 BGN 44.88
$28.95 BGN 47.18
-4.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.39 BGN 2.27
$1.33 BGN 2.17
4.51%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGN 1.19
$0.66 BGN 1.07
10.61%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.30 BGN 16.79
$12.47 BGN 20.33
-17.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGN 2.49
$1.49 BGN 2.43
2.68%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.4K BGN 49.5K
$31.7K BGN 51.7K
-4.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.6K BGN 28.8K
$28.8K BGN 46.9K
-38.64%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$100 BGN 164
$122 BGN 199
-17.64%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.99 BGN 24.43
$19.26 BGN 31.39
-22.17%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.28 BGN 18.38
$15.86 BGN 25.86
-28.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.65 BGN 54.8
$40.88 BGN 66.6
-17.69%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.43 BGN 12.12
$14.69 BGN 23.94
-49.42%
Cinema Ticket
$8.12 BGN 13.24
$8.63 BGN 14.06
-5.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGN 378
$410 BGN 668
-43.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,390 BGN 3,895
$5,503 BGN 8,970
-56.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.98 BGN 63.5
$60.6 BGN 98.8
-35.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.04 BGN 31.04
$33.60 BGN 54.8
-43.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.99 BGN 76.6
$91.1 BGN 149
-48.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$49.19 BGN 80.2
$98.4 BGN 160
-49.99%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$530 BGN 865
$521 BGN 849
1.82%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$385 BGN 627
$384 BGN 625
0.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$648 BGN 1,057
$898 BGN 1,464
-27.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$648 BGN 1,056
$636 BGN 1,036
1.86%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,222 BGN 1,992
$3,147 BGN 5,130
-61.16%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,018 BGN 1,660
$2,137 BGN 3,483
-52.35%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,793 BGN 2,922
$1,190 BGN 1,940
50.64%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
4.71
-27.81%

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

Last update for Bansko: March 1, 2026

Last update for Varna: March 1, 2026

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