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Cost of Living Comparison Between Samokov and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Samokov and Bansko

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: Samokov is 9.9% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 0.3% cheaper with rent.
๐Ÿ™‚ Family of 3: Samokov is 0.3% cheaper than Bansko without rent, and 1.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.20 BGNย 16.62
$9.05 BGNย 14.75
12.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$40.80 BGNย 66.5
$35.30 BGNย 57.5
15.58%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.02 BGNย 16.33
$8.94 BGNย 14.57
12.08%
Cappuccino
$1.95 BGNย 3.18
$1.89 BGNย 3.08
3.17%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 BGNย 2.22
$1.28 BGNย 2.09
6.25%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGNย 1.70
$0.69 BGNย 1.13
50.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.87 BGNย 3.05
$1.20 BGNย 1.95
55.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.98 BGNย 4.86
$2.00 BGNย 3.26
49.00%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.03 BGNย 3.31
$1.87 BGNย 3.04
8.56%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 BGNย 1.74
$0.84 BGNย 1.37
27.38%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.85 BGNย 4.65
$1.48 BGNย 2.41
92.57%
Eggs
$3.75 BGNย 6.12
$2.14 BGNย 3.49
75.23%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.03 BGNย 21.25
$8.91 BGNย 14.52
46.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.52 BGNย 13.89
$7.29 BGNย 11.88
16.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.81 BGNย 20.88
$8.74 BGNย 14.25
46.57%
Apples (1kg)
$1.60 BGNย 2.60
$1.34 BGNย 2.18
19.40%
Banana (1kg)
$2.18 BGNย 3.56
$1.72 BGNย 2.81
26.74%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.01 BGNย 3.28
$1.88 BGNย 3.06
6.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.81 BGNย 4.58
$2.13 BGNย 3.48
31.92%
Potato (1kg)
$1.15 BGNย 1.88
$1.01 BGNย 1.65
13.86%
Onion (1kg)
$1.39 BGNย 2.26
$0.81 BGNย 1.31
71.60%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 BGNย 2.01
$0.57 BGNย 0.93
115.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 BGNย 1.29
$0.72 BGNย 1.17
9.72%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.67 BGNย 5.98
$3.86 BGNย 6.29
-4.92%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.32 BGNย 11.94
$5.30 BGNย 8.63
38.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 BGNย 1.95
$1.16 BGNย 1.89
2.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.69 BGNย 2.75
$2.06 BGNย 3.35
-17.96%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.91 BGNย 1.48
$0.92 BGNย 1.50
-1.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.60 BGNย 43.35
$27.30 BGNย 44.50
-2.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.16 BGNย 1.88
$1.33 BGNย 2.17
-12.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.61 BGNย 1.00
$0.73 BGNย 1.18
-16.44%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.67 BGNย 19.03
$10.31 BGNย 16.81
13.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BGNย 2.53
$1.53 BGNย 2.49
1.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.8K BGNย 59.9K
$30.1K BGNย 49.0K
22.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.3K BGNย 55.9K
$17.7K BGNย 28.8K
93.97%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$118 BGNย 193
$101 BGNย 165
17.06%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.60 BGNย 28.68
$14.85 BGNย 24.20
18.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.50 BGNย 22.01
$11.26 BGNย 18.36
19.89%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.76 BGNย 48.50
$33.73 BGNย 55.0
-11.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.91 BGNย 24.31
$7.28 BGNย 11.87
104.81%
Cinema Ticket
$7.10 BGNย 11.57
$7.82 BGNย 12.75
-9.21%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$326 BGNย 531
$232 BGNย 377
40.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,364 BGNย 8,743
$2,360 BGNย 3,846
127.32%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.91 BGNย 71.6
$38.01 BGNย 62.0
15.52%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.71 BGNย 48.43
$19.49 BGNย 31.76
52.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$127 BGNย 208
$46.56 BGNย 75.9
173.67%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.6 BGNย 123
$50.1 BGNย 81.6
51.06%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$287 BGNย 468
$531 BGNย 866
-45.92%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$234 BGNย 381
$376 BGNย 612
-37.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$476 BGNย 777
$635 BGNย 1,035
-24.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$359 BGNย 586
$652 BGNย 1,062
-44.87%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,527 BGNย 2,489
$1,228 BGNย 2,001
24.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,287 BGNย 2,098
$1,024 BGNย 1,669
25.71%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Samokov
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$741 BGNย 1,207
$1,214 BGNย 1,979
-38.97%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.1
3.4
50.00%

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Last update for Samokov: January 12, 2026

Last update for Bansko: January 12, 2026

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