Cost of Living Comparison Between Samokov and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Samokov and Varna

😐 Solo nomad: Samokov is 2.2% more expensive than Varna without rent, and 18.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Samokov is 1.5% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 15.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Samokov
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.21 BGN 16.54
$11.94 BGN 19.35
-14.49%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.60 BGN 67.4
$46.78 BGN 75.8
-11.07%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.96 BGN 16.13
$8.95 BGN 14.50
11.28%
Cappuccino
$1.96 BGN 3.17
$2.53 BGN 4.10
-22.53%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 BGN 2.21
$1.82 BGN 2.94
-24.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.06 BGN 1.72
$1.33 BGN 2.16
-20.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.87 BGN 3.03
$2.89 BGN 4.68
-35.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BGN 4.67
$2.87 BGN 4.65
0.35%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Samokov
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.02 BGN 3.27
$1.81 BGN 2.93
11.60%
White Bread (500g)
$1.03 BGN 1.67
$1.08 BGN 1.74
-4.63%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.82 BGN 4.57
$2.47 BGN 4.00
14.17%
Eggs
$3.80 BGN 6.15
$3.42 BGN 5.54
11.11%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.12 BGN 21.25
$10.69 BGN 17.31
22.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.37 BGN 13.56
$8.22 BGN 13.32
1.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.78 BGN 20.71
$12.13 BGN 19.65
5.36%
Apples (1kg)
$1.64 BGN 2.66
$1.68 BGN 2.72
-2.38%
Banana (1kg)
$2.24 BGN 3.63
$2.05 BGN 3.31
9.27%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.10 BGN 3.40
$1.86 BGN 3.01
12.90%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.85 BGN 4.61
$2.64 BGN 4.27
7.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.16 BGN 1.88
$1.17 BGN 1.89
-0.85%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.23
$1.15 BGN 1.86
20.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 BGN 1.97
$0.99 BGN 1.60
23.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.21
$0.74 BGN 1.19
1.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BGN 6.13
$3.81 BGN 6.17
-0.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.32 BGN 11.86
$7.94 BGN 12.86
-7.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 BGN 2.02
$1.14 BGN 1.85
9.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 BGN 2.64
$1.85 BGN 2.99
-11.89%
🚌 Getting Around
Samokov
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.85 BGN 1.38
$1.16 BGN 1.87
-26.72%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.85 BGN 43.50
$28.95 BGN 46.89
-7.25%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BGN 1.93
$1.33 BGN 2.16
-10.53%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.61 BGN 0.99
$0.66 BGN 1.06
-7.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.98 BGN 19.41
$12.47 BGN 20.21
-3.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.58 BGN 2.56
$1.49 BGN 2.41
6.04%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.0K BGN 59.9K
$31.7K BGN 51.4K
16.66%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.0K BGN 55.0K
$28.8K BGN 46.6K
18.14%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Samokov
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$117 BGN 189
$122 BGN 198
-4.12%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.42 BGN 28.22
$19.26 BGN 31.19
-9.55%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.06 BGN 21.15
$15.86 BGN 25.70
-17.65%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Samokov
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.21 BGN 47.32
$40.88 BGN 66.2
-28.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.63 BGN 23.71
$14.69 BGN 23.79
-0.41%
Cinema Ticket
$7.29 BGN 11.81
$8.63 BGN 13.97
-15.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Samokov
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$323 BGN 523
$410 BGN 664
-21.16%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,494 BGN 8,900
$5,503 BGN 8,915
-0.17%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Samokov
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.14 BGN 71.5
$60.6 BGN 98.2
-27.15%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.35 BGN 47.55
$33.60 BGN 54.4
-12.65%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$127 BGN 205
$91.1 BGN 148
38.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.2 BGN 123
$98.4 BGN 159
-22.51%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Samokov
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$291 BGN 472
$521 BGN 844
-44.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$230 BGN 373
$384 BGN 622
-39.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$470 BGN 762
$898 BGN 1,455
-47.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$358 BGN 579
$636 BGN 1,030
-43.75%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,572 BGN 2,546
$3,147 BGN 5,098
-50.06%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,041 BGN 1,687
$2,137 BGN 3,462
-51.27%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Samokov
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$736 BGN 1,192
$1,190 BGN 1,928
-38.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.1
4.71
8.28%

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

Last update for Samokov: March 1, 2026

Last update for Varna: March 1, 2026

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