Cost of Living Comparison Between Blagoevgrad and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Blagoevgrad and Varna

🙂 Solo nomad: Blagoevgrad is 35.8% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 36.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Blagoevgrad is 38.7% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 33.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.23 BGN 17.28
$11.94 BGN 20.18
-14.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.70 BGN 58.6
$46.78 BGN 79.1
-25.82%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.42 BGN 14.23
$8.95 BGN 15.13
-5.92%
Cappuccino
$1.91 BGN 3.22
$2.53 BGN 4.27
-24.51%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 BGN 2.29
$1.82 BGN 3.07
-25.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 BGN 1.77
$1.33 BGN 2.25
-21.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.87 BGN 3.16
$2.89 BGN 4.88
-35.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.94 BGN 3.29
$2.87 BGN 4.85
-32.40%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.57 BGN 2.65
$1.81 BGN 3.06
-13.26%
White Bread (500g)
$0.87 BGN 1.47
$1.08 BGN 1.82
-19.44%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.05
$2.47 BGN 4.18
-51.01%
Eggs
$2.20 BGN 3.72
$3.42 BGN 5.78
-35.67%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.48 BGN 12.65
$10.69 BGN 18.06
-30.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.12 BGN 8.65
$8.22 BGN 13.89
-37.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.60 BGN 6.08
$12.13 BGN 20.50
-70.32%
Apples (1kg)
$1.64 BGN 2.77
$1.68 BGN 2.84
-2.38%
Banana (1kg)
$2.02 BGN 3.42
$2.05 BGN 3.46
-1.46%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.05
$1.86 BGN 3.14
-34.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.83 BGN 4.78
$2.64 BGN 4.45
7.20%
Potato (1kg)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$1.17 BGN 1.98
-41.88%
Onion (1kg)
$0.53 BGN 0.89
$1.15 BGN 1.94
-53.91%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.58 BGN 0.98
$0.99 BGN 1.67
-41.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.15
$0.74 BGN 1.25
-8.11%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.15 BGN 5.32
$3.81 BGN 6.44
-17.32%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.18 BGN 12.14
$7.94 BGN 13.41
-9.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.08 BGN 1.83
$1.14 BGN 1.93
-5.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BGN 2.03
$1.85 BGN 3.12
-35.14%
🚌 Getting Around
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$1.16 BGN 1.95
-37.07%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.51 BGN 34.66
$28.95 BGN 48.92
-29.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.20 BGN 2.03
$1.33 BGN 2.25
-9.77%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BGN 0.88
$0.66 BGN 1.11
-21.21%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.58 BGN 17.87
$12.47 BGN 21.08
-15.16%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BGN 2.62
$1.49 BGN 2.52
4.03%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.2K BGN 61.1K
$31.7K BGN 53.6K
13.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BGN 44.5K
$28.8K BGN 48.6K
-8.41%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$118 BGN 200
$122 BGN 206
-2.88%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.02 BGN 23.69
$19.26 BGN 32.54
-27.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.71 BGN 14.71
$15.86 BGN 26.81
-45.08%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.02 BGN 37.22
$40.88 BGN 69.1
-46.14%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.73 BGN 14.76
$14.69 BGN 24.82
-40.57%
Cinema Ticket
$4.60 BGN 7.77
$8.63 BGN 14.58
-46.70%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$321 BGN 542
$410 BGN 692
-21.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,483 BGN 9,266
$5,503 BGN 9,300
-0.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$23.44 BGN 39.61
$60.6 BGN 102
-61.31%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.82 BGN 25.05
$33.60 BGN 56.8
-55.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.4 BGN 132
$91.1 BGN 154
-14.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89.5 BGN 151
$98.4 BGN 166
-8.97%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$302 BGN 510
$521 BGN 880
-42.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$169 BGN 286
$384 BGN 649
-55.97%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$467 BGN 789
$898 BGN 1,518
-47.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$313 BGN 529
$636 BGN 1,074
-50.78%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,683 BGN 2,845
$3,147 BGN 5,319
-46.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,135 BGN 1,918
$2,137 BGN 3,611
-46.90%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Blagoevgrad
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,042 BGN 1,761
$1,190 BGN 2,011
-12.45%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.9
4.71
4.03%

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

Last update for Blagoevgrad: March 1, 2026

Last update for Varna: March 1, 2026

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