Cost of Living Comparison Between Pernik and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Pernik and Varna

🙂 Solo nomad: Pernik is 25.1% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 26.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Pernik is 32.5% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 33.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Pernik
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.65 BGN 14.36
$11.90 BGN 19.76
-27.31%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.66 BGN 40.94
$46.33 BGN 76.9
-46.77%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.39 BGN 15.59
$8.94 BGN 14.85
5.03%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BGN 2.66
$2.60 BGN 4.31
-38.46%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 BGN 1.69
$1.81 BGN 3.01
-43.65%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.53 BGN 0.88
$1.28 BGN 2.13
-58.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.21 BGN 2.00
$3.03 BGN 5.03
-60.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 BGN 3.51
$2.99 BGN 4.97
-29.10%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Pernik
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.44 BGN 2.39
$1.88 BGN 3.11
-23.40%
White Bread (500g)
$0.67 BGN 1.12
$1.03 BGN 1.70
-34.95%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.54 BGN 2.55
$2.47 BGN 4.10
-37.65%
Eggs
$2.19 BGN 3.63
$3.41 BGN 5.67
-35.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.96 BGN 14.87
$10.84 BGN 18.00
-17.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.90 BGN 11.46
$8.49 BGN 14.09
-18.73%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.51 BGN 14.12
$12.21 BGN 20.27
-30.30%
Apples (1kg)
$1.19 BGN 1.98
$1.62 BGN 2.69
-26.54%
Banana (1kg)
$1.66 BGN 2.75
$2.08 BGN 3.45
-20.19%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.44 BGN 2.39
$1.85 BGN 3.07
-22.16%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.22 BGN 3.68
$2.74 BGN 4.54
-18.98%
Potato (1kg)
$0.86 BGN 1.42
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-28.93%
Onion (1kg)
$0.80 BGN 1.33
$1.15 BGN 1.90
-30.43%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 BGN 1.01
$0.99 BGN 1.65
-38.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BGN 1.26
$0.75 BGN 1.24
1.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.52 BGN 5.85
$3.73 BGN 6.19
-5.63%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.54 BGN 9.20
$7.94 BGN 13.18
-30.23%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BGN 1.32
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-27.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 BGN 3.59
$1.83 BGN 3.03
18.03%
🚌 Getting Around
Pernik
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$1.15 BGN 1.91
-24.35%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.72 BGN 19.45
$29.11 BGN 48.32
-59.74%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.35 BGN 2.24
$1.40 BGN 2.32
-3.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.60 BGN 1.00
$0.66 BGN 1.09
-9.09%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.91 BGN 19.78
$12.60 BGN 20.92
-5.48%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.48 BGN 2.46
$1.55 BGN 2.57
-4.52%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K BGN 41.4K
$32.7K BGN 54.2K
-23.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.9K BGN 29.7K
$28.7K BGN 47.7K
-37.69%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Pernik
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$103 BGN 172
$125 BGN 208
-17.40%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$15.24 BGN 25.29
$19.20 BGN 31.87
-20.62%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.22 BGN 18.63
$15.54 BGN 25.79
-27.80%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Pernik
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.38 BGN 58.7
$40.25 BGN 66.8
-12.10%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.70 BGN 24.41
$14.71 BGN 24.42
-0.07%
Cinema Ticket
$5.94 BGN 9.86
$9.07 BGN 15.06
-34.51%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Pernik
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$238 BGN 394
$407 BGN 675
-41.59%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,365 BGN 3,927
$5,430 BGN 9,014
-56.44%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Pernik
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.27 BGN 63.5
$61.2 BGN 102
-37.47%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.12 BGN 31.74
$34.17 BGN 56.7
-44.04%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.7 BGN 129
$92.7 BGN 154
-16.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.9 BGN 126
$102 BGN 169
-25.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Pernik
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$298 BGN 495
$514 BGN 854
-42.04%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$264 BGN 439
$398 BGN 661
-33.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$463 BGN 769
$900 BGN 1,495
-48.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$355 BGN 590
$652 BGN 1,082
-45.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,118 BGN 1,857
$3,137 BGN 5,208
-64.35%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,034 BGN 1,717
$2,043 BGN 3,392
-49.39%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Pernik
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,563 BGN 2,594
$1,238 BGN 2,055
26.20%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
4.71
-27.81%

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

Last update for Pernik: April 11, 2026

Last update for Varna: April 13, 2026

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