Cost of Living Comparison Between Montana and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Montana and Varna

🙂 Solo nomad: Montana is 24.5% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 32.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Montana is 14.1% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 25.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Montana
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.64 BGN 17.95
$11.82 BGN 19.94
-9.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.78 BGN 58.7
$46.83 BGN 79
-25.73%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.12 BGN 13.7
$8.66 BGN 14.6
-6.24%
Cappuccino
$1.49 BGN 2.52
$2.56 BGN 4.31
-41.80%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.4 BGN 2.37
$1.8 BGN 3.03
-22.22%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.89 BGN 1.51
$1.27 BGN 2.14
-29.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$2.91 BGN 4.91
-54.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.03 BGN 1.73
$2.92 BGN 4.93
-64.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Montana
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.71 BGN 2.89
$1.8 BGN 3.03
-5.00%
White Bread (500g)
$0.96 BGN 1.62
$1.08 BGN 1.82
-11.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.85 BGN 3.12
$2.53 BGN 4.28
-26.88%
Eggs
$2.6 BGN 4.39
$3.45 BGN 5.82
-24.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.64 BGN 16.26
$10.76 BGN 18.16
-10.41%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.29 BGN 5.55
$8.41 BGN 14.19
-60.88%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.05 BGN 22.02
$12.29 BGN 20.74
6.18%
Apples (1kg)
$1.25 BGN 2.1
$1.63 BGN 2.75
-23.31%
Banana (1kg)
$2.64 BGN 4.45
$2.07 BGN 3.49
27.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BGN 3.29
$1.79 BGN 3.03
8.94%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.1 BGN 3.54
$2.67 BGN 4.5
-21.35%
Potato (1kg)
$0.89 BGN 1.51
$1.19 BGN 2.01
-25.21%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 BGN 1.23
$1.14 BGN 1.92
-35.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.4 BGN 2.37
$0.98 BGN 1.66
42.86%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 BGN 0.87
$0.75 BGN 1.26
-30.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.56 BGN 6.01
$3.75 BGN 6.32
-5.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.39 BGN 15.84
$7.51 BGN 12.67
25.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.9 BGN 1.52
$1.11 BGN 1.88
-18.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 BGN 2.91
$1.82 BGN 3.07
-4.95%
🚌 Getting Around
Montana
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.91 BGN 1.54
$1.15 BGN 1.95
-20.87%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.89 BGN 58.9
$29.03 BGN 48.98
20.19%
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
$0.68 BGN 1.14
-36.76%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGN 17.4
$12.15 BGN 20.5
-15.14%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGN 2.58
$1.51 BGN 2.54
1.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.2K BGN 34.1K
$32.9K BGN 55.5K
-38.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.3K BGN 41K
$29.5K BGN 49.7K
-17.48%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Montana
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGN 170
$125 BGN 211
-19.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.02 BGN 28.71
$18.53 BGN 31.26
-8.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.61 BGN 14.53
$15.83 BGN 26.7
-45.61%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Montana
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$20.95 BGN 35.34
$41.33 BGN 69.7
-49.31%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.65 BGN 14.59
$14.56 BGN 24.57
-40.59%
Cinema Ticket
$5.55 BGN 9.36
$9.08 BGN 15.32
-38.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Montana
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$319 BGN 538
$404 BGN 682
-21.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,559 BGN 9,377
$5,514 BGN 9,302
0.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Montana
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.5 BGN 88.5
$60.7 BGN 102
-13.57%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.17 BGN 79.6
$33.62 BGN 56.7
40.30%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$73.3 BGN 124
$92.8 BGN 157
-21.04%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 BGN 180
$99.4 BGN 168
7.14%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Montana
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$222 BGN 374
$517 BGN 872
-57.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$164 BGN 277
$395 BGN 666
-58.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$406 BGN 685
$905 BGN 1,526
-55.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$304 BGN 513
$635 BGN 1,071
-52.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,379 BGN 2,326
$2,952 BGN 4,980
-53.28%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,361 BGN 2,297
$1,879 BGN 3,169
-27.53%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Montana
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,035 BGN 1,746
$1,140 BGN 1,923
-9.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.2
4.71
-32.06%

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

Last update for Montana: October 29, 2025

Last update for Varna: October 28, 2025

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