Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Vratsa Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Vratsa

🙂 Solo nomad: Bansko is 27.5% cheaper than Vratsa without rent, and 9.4% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bansko is 12% cheaper than Vratsa without rent, and 6.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.08 BGN 15.32
$9.06 BGN 15.28
0.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.42 BGN 59.8
$29.84 BGN 50.3
18.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.39 BGN 15.85
$5.75 BGN 9.7
63.30%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.27
$2.45 BGN 4.13
-20.82%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 BGN 2.14
$1.46 BGN 2.46
-13.01%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$0.91 BGN 1.54
-19.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.17 BGN 1.97
$1.75 BGN 2.95
-33.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.1 BGN 3.55
$2.43 BGN 4.1
-13.58%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.93 BGN 3.26
$1.43 BGN 2.41
34.97%
White Bread (500g)
$0.79 BGN 1.33
$1.06 BGN 1.78
-25.47%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.51 BGN 2.54
$1.32 BGN 2.23
14.39%
Eggs
$2.18 BGN 3.67
$3.24 BGN 5.46
-32.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.11 BGN 15.37
$9.72 BGN 16.39
-6.28%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.6 BGN 12.83
$5.84 BGN 9.85
30.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 BGN 14.95
$11.91 BGN 20.1
-25.61%
Apples (1kg)
$1.3 BGN 2.2
$1.51 BGN 2.55
-13.91%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGN 2.91
$1.7 BGN 2.88
1.18%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.01
$1.21 BGN 2.04
47.93%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.21 BGN 3.72
$1.75 BGN 2.95
26.29%
Potato (1kg)
$1 BGN 1.69
$1.03 BGN 1.74
-2.91%
Onion (1kg)
$0.79 BGN 1.34
$0.85 BGN 1.43
-7.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 BGN 1.03
$0.84 BGN 1.42
-27.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BGN 1.25
$0.61 BGN 1.03
21.31%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.72 BGN 6.28
$3.47 BGN 5.86
7.20%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.12 BGN 10.33
$5.26 BGN 8.87
16.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$1.04 BGN 1.76
15.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 BGN 3.51
$1.75 BGN 2.95
18.86%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.9 BGN 1.53
$0.57 BGN 0.96
57.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.53 BGN 46.45
$17.4 BGN 29.35
58.22%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$0.85 BGN 1.43
55.29%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BGN 1.28
$0.6 BGN 1.01
26.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.3 BGN 17.37
$6.41 BGN 10.82
60.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 BGN 2.48
$1.51 BGN 2.55
-2.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
$32.3K BGN 54.6K
-6.14%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
$27.5K BGN 46.4K
-35.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 BGN 176
$95.5 BGN 161
8.95%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.84 BGN 25.04
$12.9 BGN 21.76
15.04%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.04 BGN 18.62
$14.84 BGN 25.04
-25.61%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.26 BGN 56.1
$23.93 BGN 40.37
38.99%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.26 BGN 12.25
$15.01 BGN 25.32
-51.63%
Cinema Ticket
$8.19 BGN 13.81
$5.88 BGN 9.92
39.29%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$235 BGN 396
$418 BGN 705
-43.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,365 BGN 3,989
$6,867 BGN 11.6K
-65.56%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.19 BGN 64.4
$60.6 BGN 102
-36.93%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.08 BGN 32.19
$36.03 BGN 60.8
-47.04%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.9 BGN 79.1
$101 BGN 171
-53.72%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$51 BGN 86.1
$106 BGN 180
-52.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$523 BGN 882
$260 BGN 438
101.38%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$384 BGN 648
$269 BGN 453
42.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGN 1,070
$480 BGN 809
32.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$636 BGN 1,072
$420 BGN 709
51.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,215 BGN 2,050
$1,429 BGN 2,411
-14.95%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,031 BGN 1,740
$790 BGN 1,332
30.57%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Vratsa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,189 BGN 2,005
$1,116 BGN 1,882
6.53%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
4.49
-24.28%

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

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

Last update for Vratsa: October 29, 2025

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