Cost of Living Comparison Between Bulgaria and Australia Cost of Living Comparison Between Bulgaria and Australia

🙂 Solo nomad: Bulgaria is 35.8% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 49.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bulgaria is 32.5% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 44.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.63 BGN 19.62
$15.97 A$24.47
-27.18%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.72 BGN 78.8
$77.2 A$118
-39.44%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.79 BGN 14.82
$9.66 A$14.8
-9.01%
Cappuccino
$2.31 BGN 3.89
$3.57 A$5.48
-35.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.57 BGN 2.64
$2.64 A$4.04
-40.53%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.76
$2.22 A$3.41
-53.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.3 BGN 3.89
$6.57 A$10.06
-64.99%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 BGN 5.11
$6.98 A$10.7
-56.59%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.86 BGN 3.13
$1.5 A$2.3
24.00%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 BGN 1.8
$2.42 A$3.7
-55.79%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.56
$2.02 A$3.1
4.46%
Eggs
$3.42 BGN 5.77
$4.38 A$6.71
-21.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.98 BGN 18.53
$8.86 A$13.58
23.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.83 BGN 13.21
$8.26 A$12.66
-5.21%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.15 BGN 20.5
$14.14 A$21.66
-14.07%
Apples (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.79
$3.24 A$4.96
-49.07%
Banana (1kg)
$1.95 BGN 3.29
$2.68 A$4.11
-27.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.17
$2.86 A$4.39
-34.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.53 BGN 4.26
$4.25 A$6.5
-40.47%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 BGN 1.82
$2.55 A$3.91
-57.65%
Onion (1kg)
$1.11 BGN 1.87
$2.19 A$3.35
-49.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 BGN 1.79
$2.24 A$3.43
-52.68%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$1.57 A$2.41
-56.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.83 BGN 6.47
$31.36 A$48.04
-87.79%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.01 BGN 11.83
$13.32 A$20.41
-47.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.76
$4.61 A$7.06
-77.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 BGN 2.89
$4.97 A$7.61
-65.59%
🚌 Getting Around
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.97 BGN 1.63
$2.97 A$4.54
-67.34%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.2 BGN 49.26
$98 A$150
-70.22%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BGN 2.41
$3.62 A$5.55
-60.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$1.82 A$2.79
-62.64%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.44 BGN 20.98
$37.78 A$57.9
-67.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BGN 2.6
$1.2 A$1.84
28.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.7K BGN 55.2K
$29.1K A$44.6K
12.36%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K BGN 48.3K
$22.5K A$34.5K
27.01%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$126 BGN 212
$180 A$276
-30.16%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.99 BGN 30.35
$26.23 A$40.19
-31.41%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.26 BGN 24.06
$52.8 A$80.9
-73.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$34.81 BGN 58.7
$46.77 A$71.7
-25.57%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.74 BGN 26.55
$16.37 A$25.08
-3.85%
Cinema Ticket
$8.71 BGN 14.7
$13.82 A$21.18
-36.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$526 BGN 887
$1,599 A$2,450
-67.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,463 BGN 12.6K
$12.3K A$18.8K
-39.23%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.6 BGN 98.9
$71.7 A$110
-18.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.21 BGN 57.7
$51.5 A$78.8
-33.51%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.3 BGN 159
$101 A$155
-6.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.6 BGN 168
$110 A$168
-9.33%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$488 BGN 823
$1,395 A$2,137
-65.03%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$373 BGN 629
$1,106 A$1,694
-66.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$869 BGN 1,466
$2,271 A$3,480
-61.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$629 BGN 1,061
$1,775 A$2,719
-64.56%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,538 BGN 4,282
$6,985 A$10.7K
-63.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,731 BGN 2,920
$5,106 A$7,823
-66.11%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bulgaria
Australia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,217 BGN 2,053
$3,626 A$5,555
-66.43%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.92
6.35
-38.27%

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Last update for Bulgaria: October 29, 2025

Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

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