Cost of Living Comparison Between Bulgaria and India Cost of Living Comparison Between Bulgaria and India

😐 Solo nomad: Bulgaria is 126.5% more expensive than India without rent, and 162.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bulgaria is 154% more expensive than India without rent, and 145.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bulgaria
India
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.63 BGN 19.62
$2.49 ₹213
367.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.72 BGN 78.8
$14.06 ₹1,202
232.29%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.79 BGN 14.82
$4.1 ₹351
114.39%
Cappuccino
$2.31 BGN 3.89
$1.82 ₹156
26.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.57 BGN 2.64
$0.44 ₹37.72
256.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.76
$0.17 ₹14.36
511.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.3 BGN 3.89
$1.94 ₹166
18.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 BGN 5.11
$3.53 ₹302
-14.16%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bulgaria
India
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.86 BGN 3.13
$0.73 ₹62.1
154.79%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 BGN 1.8
$0.48 ₹41.19
122.92%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.56
$0.72 ₹61.4
193.06%
Eggs
$3.42 BGN 5.77
$0.94 ₹80.1
263.83%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.98 BGN 18.53
$5.23 ₹448
109.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.83 BGN 13.21
$3.14 ₹269
149.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.15 BGN 20.5
-
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Apples (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.79
$2.2 ₹188
-25.00%
Banana (1kg)
$1.95 BGN 3.29
$0.72 ₹61.2
170.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.17
$1.09 ₹93.2
72.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.53 BGN 4.26
$0.57 ₹49.11
343.86%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 BGN 1.82
$0.42 ₹36.21
157.14%
Onion (1kg)
$1.11 BGN 1.87
$0.45 ₹38.73
146.67%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 BGN 1.79
$0.55 ₹46.97
92.73%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$0.33 ₹27.96
106.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.83 BGN 6.47
$4.08 ₹349
-6.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.01 BGN 11.83
$7.99 ₹683
-12.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.76
$1.92 ₹164
-45.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 BGN 2.89
$2.89 ₹248
-40.83%
Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)
-
$5.92 ₹506
-
🚌 Getting Around
Bulgaria
India
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.97 BGN 1.63
$0.34 ₹28.83
185.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.2 BGN 49.26
$10.01 ₹856
191.71%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BGN 2.41
$0.97 ₹83
47.42%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$0.28 ₹23.62
142.86%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.44 BGN 20.98
$1.77 ₹151
602.82%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BGN 2.6
$1.24 ₹106
24.19%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.7K BGN 55.2K
$14K ₹1.2M
133.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K BGN 48.3K
$22.2K ₹1.9M
28.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bulgaria
India
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$126 BGN 212
$40.79 ₹3,489
208.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.99 BGN 30.35
$3.79 ₹324
374.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.26 BGN 24.06
$8.13 ₹695
75.40%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bulgaria
India
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$34.81 BGN 58.7
$16 ₹1,368
117.56%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.74 BGN 26.55
$7.59 ₹649
107.38%
Cinema Ticket
$8.71 BGN 14.7
$3.45 ₹295
152.46%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bulgaria
India
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$526 BGN 887
$69.7 ₹5,958
655.25%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,463 BGN 12.6K
$1,847 ₹158K
304.00%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bulgaria
India
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.6 BGN 98.9
$25.29 ₹2,163
131.87%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.21 BGN 57.7
$26.99 ₹2,309
26.75%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.3 BGN 159
$44.67 ₹3,821
111.10%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.6 BGN 168
$33.23 ₹2,842
199.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bulgaria
India
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$488 BGN 823
$179 ₹15.3K
172.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$373 BGN 629
$114 ₹9,770
226.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$869 BGN 1,466
$414 ₹35.4K
109.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$629 BGN 1,061
$260 ₹22.2K
141.89%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,538 BGN 4,282
$1,499 ₹128.2K
69.30%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,731 BGN 2,920
$830 ₹71K
108.44%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bulgaria
India
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,217 BGN 2,053
$500 ₹42.8K
143.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.92
9.02
-56.54%

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Last update for Bulgaria: October 29, 2025

Last update for India: October 29, 2025

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