Cost of Living Comparison Between Montana and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Montana and Bansko

😐 Solo nomad: Montana is 12.8% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 17.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Montana is 15.1% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 8.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Montana
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.64 BGN 17.95
$9.08 BGN 15.32
17.18%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.78 BGN 58.7
$35.42 BGN 59.8
-1.81%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.12 BGN 13.7
$9.39 BGN 15.85
-13.53%
Cappuccino
$1.49 BGN 2.52
$1.94 BGN 3.27
-23.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.4 BGN 2.37
$1.27 BGN 2.14
10.24%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.89 BGN 1.51
$0.73 BGN 1.23
21.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$1.17 BGN 1.97
12.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.03 BGN 1.73
$2.1 BGN 3.55
-50.95%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Montana
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.71 BGN 2.89
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-11.40%
White Bread (500g)
$0.96 BGN 1.62
$0.79 BGN 1.33
21.52%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.85 BGN 3.12
$1.51 BGN 2.54
22.52%
Eggs
$2.6 BGN 4.39
$2.18 BGN 3.67
19.27%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.64 BGN 16.26
$9.11 BGN 15.37
5.82%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.29 BGN 5.55
$7.6 BGN 12.83
-56.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.05 BGN 22.02
$8.86 BGN 14.95
47.29%
Apples (1kg)
$1.25 BGN 2.1
$1.3 BGN 2.2
-3.85%
Banana (1kg)
$2.64 BGN 4.45
$1.72 BGN 2.91
53.49%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BGN 3.29
$1.79 BGN 3.01
8.94%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.1 BGN 3.54
$2.21 BGN 3.72
-4.98%
Potato (1kg)
$0.89 BGN 1.51
$1 BGN 1.69
-11.00%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$0.79 BGN 1.34
-7.59%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.4 BGN 2.37
$0.61 BGN 1.03
129.51%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 BGN 0.87
$0.74 BGN 1.25
-29.73%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.56 BGN 6.01
$3.72 BGN 6.28
-4.30%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.39 BGN 15.84
$6.12 BGN 10.33
53.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.9 BGN 1.52
$1.2 BGN 2.03
-25.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 BGN 2.91
$2.08 BGN 3.51
-16.83%
🚌 Getting Around
Montana
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.91 BGN 1.54
$0.9 BGN 1.53
1.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.89 BGN 58.9
$27.53 BGN 46.45
26.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.67 BGN 1.12
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-49.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.43 BGN 0.73
$0.76 BGN 1.28
-43.42%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGN 17.4
$10.3 BGN 17.37
0.10%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGN 2.58
$1.47 BGN 2.48
4.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.2K BGN 34.1K
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
-33.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.3K BGN 41K
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
37.62%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Montana
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGN 170
$104 BGN 176
-3.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.02 BGN 28.71
$14.84 BGN 25.04
14.69%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.61 BGN 14.53
$11.04 BGN 18.62
-22.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Montana
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$20.95 BGN 35.34
$33.26 BGN 56.1
-37.01%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.65 BGN 14.59
$7.26 BGN 12.25
19.15%
Cinema Ticket
$5.55 BGN 9.36
$8.19 BGN 13.81
-32.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Montana
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$319 BGN 538
$235 BGN 396
36.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,559 BGN 9,377
$2,365 BGN 3,989
135.07%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Montana
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.5 BGN 88.5
$38.19 BGN 64.4
37.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.17 BGN 79.6
$19.08 BGN 32.19
147.22%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$73.3 BGN 124
$46.9 BGN 79.1
56.27%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 BGN 180
$51 BGN 86.1
108.76%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Montana
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$222 BGN 374
$523 BGN 882
-57.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$164 BGN 277
$384 BGN 648
-57.30%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$406 BGN 685
$635 BGN 1,070
-35.97%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$304 BGN 513
$636 BGN 1,072
-52.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,379 BGN 2,326
$1,215 BGN 2,050
13.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,361 BGN 2,297
$1,031 BGN 1,740
32.01%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Montana
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,035 BGN 1,746
$1,189 BGN 2,005
-12.89%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.2
3.4
-5.88%

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

Last update for Montana: October 29, 2025

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

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