Cost of Living Comparison Between Elin Pelin and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Elin Pelin and Bansko

😐 Solo nomad: Elin Pelin is 41% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 10.2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Elin Pelin is 1.6% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 6.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.71 BGN 14.69
$9.08 BGN 15.32
-4.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.76 BGN 60.3
$35.42 BGN 59.8
0.96%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.64 BGN 14.57
$9.39 BGN 15.85
-7.99%
Cappuccino
$1.9 BGN 3.21
$1.94 BGN 3.27
-2.06%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.24
$1.27 BGN 2.14
4.72%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92 BGN 1.55
$0.73 BGN 1.23
26.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 BGN 2.95
$1.17 BGN 1.97
49.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.38 BGN 4.02
$2.1 BGN 3.55
13.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.67 BGN 2.82
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-13.47%
White Bread (500g)
$0.87 BGN 1.48
$0.79 BGN 1.33
10.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.82 BGN 3.07
$1.51 BGN 2.54
20.53%
Eggs
$3.1 BGN 5.23
$2.18 BGN 3.67
42.20%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.62 BGN 16.23
$9.11 BGN 15.37
5.60%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.72 BGN 13.03
$7.6 BGN 12.83
1.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.38 BGN 19.2
$8.86 BGN 14.95
28.44%
Apples (1kg)
$1.55 BGN 2.62
$1.3 BGN 2.2
19.23%
Banana (1kg)
$1.87 BGN 3.15
$1.72 BGN 2.91
8.72%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.03
$1.79 BGN 3.01
-
Tomato (1kg)
$2.27 BGN 3.83
$2.21 BGN 3.72
2.71%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGN 1.71
$1 BGN 1.69
1.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.01 BGN 1.7
$0.79 BGN 1.34
27.85%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 BGN 1.79
$0.61 BGN 1.03
73.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 BGN 1.18
$0.74 BGN 1.25
-5.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.6 BGN 6.08
$3.72 BGN 6.28
-3.23%
Wine (Bottle)
$7 BGN 11.81
$6.12 BGN 10.33
14.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 BGN 1.84
$1.2 BGN 2.03
-9.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 BGN 2.94
$2.08 BGN 3.51
-16.35%
🚌 Getting Around
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGN 1.55
$0.9 BGN 1.53
2.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.31 BGN 44.39
$27.53 BGN 46.45
-4.43%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-9.09%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 BGN 1.05
$0.76 BGN 1.28
-18.42%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.55 BGN 17.8
$10.3 BGN 17.37
2.43%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.48 BGN 2.49
$1.47 BGN 2.48
0.68%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.9K BGN 55.4K
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
8.23%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.8K BGN 45.3K
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
51.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$99.3 BGN 168
$104 BGN 176
-4.57%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.32 BGN 27.53
$14.84 BGN 25.04
9.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.13 BGN 22.15
$11.04 BGN 18.62
18.93%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.97 BGN 50.6
$33.26 BGN 56.1
-9.89%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.86 BGN 25.06
$7.26 BGN 12.25
104.68%
Cinema Ticket
$7.06 BGN 11.9
$8.19 BGN 13.81
-13.80%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$327 BGN 551
$235 BGN 396
39.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,540 BGN 9,346
$2,365 BGN 3,989
134.28%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.5 BGN 88.6
$38.19 BGN 64.4
37.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.17 BGN 49.21
$19.08 BGN 32.19
52.88%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.2 BGN 132
$46.9 BGN 79.1
66.80%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.9 BGN 128
$51 BGN 86.1
48.81%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$289 BGN 487
$523 BGN 882
-44.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$231 BGN 390
$384 BGN 648
-39.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$480 BGN 809
$635 BGN 1,070
-24.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$348 BGN 588
$636 BGN 1,072
-45.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,207 BGN 2,036
$1,215 BGN 2,050
-0.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,062 BGN 1,791
$1,031 BGN 1,740
2.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Elin Pelin
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,325 BGN 3,922
$1,189 BGN 2,005
95.64%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.4
32.06%

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Last update for Elin Pelin: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

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