Cost of Living Comparison Between Kardzhali and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Kardzhali and Varna

🙂 Solo nomad: Kardzhali is 23.5% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 39.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kardzhali is 14% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 37.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.83 BGN 14.9
$11.82 BGN 19.94
-25.30%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.31 BGN 44.38
$46.83 BGN 79
-43.82%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.03 BGN 15.23
$8.66 BGN 14.6
4.27%
Cappuccino
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$2.56 BGN 4.31
-53.13%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 BGN 1.47
$1.8 BGN 3.03
-51.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 BGN 2.39
$1.27 BGN 2.14
11.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.61 BGN 2.72
$2.91 BGN 4.91
-44.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.34 BGN 2.26
$2.92 BGN 4.93
-54.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 BGN 3.2
$1.8 BGN 3.03
5.56%
White Bread (500g)
$0.83 BGN 1.39
$1.08 BGN 1.82
-23.15%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.02
$2.53 BGN 4.28
-29.25%
Eggs
$3.18 BGN 5.37
$3.45 BGN 5.82
-7.83%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.34 BGN 20.81
$10.76 BGN 18.16
14.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.63 BGN 14.55
$8.41 BGN 14.19
2.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.99 BGN 21.92
$12.29 BGN 20.74
5.70%
Apples (1kg)
$1.82 BGN 3.07
$1.63 BGN 2.75
11.66%
Banana (1kg)
$1.92 BGN 3.24
$2.07 BGN 3.49
-7.25%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.01 BGN 3.39
$1.79 BGN 3.03
12.29%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.23 BGN 3.77
$2.67 BGN 4.5
-16.48%
Potato (1kg)
$0.93 BGN 1.56
$1.19 BGN 2.01
-21.85%
Onion (1kg)
$1.01 BGN 1.7
$1.14 BGN 1.92
-11.40%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.82 BGN 1.39
$0.98 BGN 1.66
-16.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.67 BGN 1.12
$0.75 BGN 1.26
-10.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BGN 6.38
$3.75 BGN 6.32
1.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.63 BGN 12.86
$7.51 BGN 12.67
1.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.08 BGN 1.83
$1.11 BGN 1.88
-2.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BGN 2.94
$1.82 BGN 3.07
-3.85%
🚌 Getting Around
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 BGN 0.47
$1.15 BGN 1.95
-75.65%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.75 BGN 14.75
$29.03 BGN 48.98
-69.86%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.04 BGN 1.76
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-21.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.12
$0.68 BGN 1.14
-2.94%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.42 BGN 24.33
$12.15 BGN 20.5
18.68%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 BGN 2.49
$1.51 BGN 2.54
-2.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
$32.9K BGN 55.5K
-0.21%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.3K BGN 47.7K
$29.5K BGN 49.7K
-3.98%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$61.7 BGN 104
$125 BGN 211
-50.65%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.05 BGN 30.45
$18.53 BGN 31.26
-2.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$5.88 BGN 9.92
$15.83 BGN 26.7
-62.86%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.21 BGN 49.27
$41.33 BGN 69.7
-29.32%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.66 BGN 24.74
$14.56 BGN 24.57
0.69%
Cinema Ticket
$9.29 BGN 15.67
$9.08 BGN 15.32
2.31%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$634 BGN 1,070
$404 BGN 682
56.97%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,159 BGN 15.5K
$5,514 BGN 9,302
66.09%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.64 BGN 49.99
$60.7 BGN 102
-51.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$17.59 BGN 29.68
$33.62 BGN 56.7
-47.68%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$47.36 BGN 79.9
$92.8 BGN 157
-48.98%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.4 BGN 149
$99.4 BGN 168
-11.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$120 BGN 203
$517 BGN 872
-76.76%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$117 BGN 197
$395 BGN 666
-70.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$240 BGN 404
$905 BGN 1,526
-73.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$203 BGN 342
$635 BGN 1,071
-68.05%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,175 BGN 1,982
$2,952 BGN 4,980
-60.19%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$898 BGN 1,516
$1,879 BGN 3,169
-52.17%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kardzhali
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,574 BGN 2,655
$1,140 BGN 1,923
38.06%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.1
4.71
-34.18%

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Last update for Kardzhali: October 29, 2025

Last update for Varna: October 28, 2025

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