Cost of Living Comparison Between Sandanski and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Sandanski and Varna

🙂 Solo nomad: Sandanski is 10.4% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 20.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sandanski is 11.3% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 19.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BGN 13.95
$11.94 BGN 19.35
-27.89%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.40 BGN 75.2
$46.78 BGN 75.8
-0.81%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.60 BGN 13.93
$8.95 BGN 14.50
-3.91%
Cappuccino
$2.37 BGN 3.84
$2.53 BGN 4.10
-6.32%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.50 BGN 2.43
$1.82 BGN 2.94
-17.58%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 BGN 1.41
$1.33 BGN 2.16
-34.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.00 BGN 4.86
$2.89 BGN 4.68
3.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.93 BGN 4.74
$2.87 BGN 4.65
2.09%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 BGN 2.82
$1.81 BGN 2.93
-3.87%
White Bread (500g)
$1.02 BGN 1.65
$1.08 BGN 1.74
-5.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.17 BGN 3.52
$2.47 BGN 4.00
-12.15%
Eggs
$3.07 BGN 4.98
$3.42 BGN 5.54
-10.23%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.85 BGN 19.20
$10.69 BGN 17.31
10.85%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.89 BGN 12.78
$8.22 BGN 13.32
-4.01%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.02 BGN 19.47
$12.13 BGN 19.65
-0.91%
Apples (1kg)
$1.50 BGN 2.44
$1.68 BGN 2.72
-10.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BGN 2.74
$2.05 BGN 3.31
-17.56%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.61 BGN 2.61
$1.86 BGN 3.01
-13.44%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.74 BGN 2.82
$2.64 BGN 4.27
-34.09%
Potato (1kg)
$1.03 BGN 1.68
$1.17 BGN 1.89
-11.97%
Onion (1kg)
$1.11 BGN 1.80
$1.15 BGN 1.86
-3.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.10 BGN 1.78
$0.99 BGN 1.60
11.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 BGN 1.36
$0.74 BGN 1.19
13.51%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.52 BGN 5.70
$3.81 BGN 6.17
-7.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.15 BGN 11.58
$7.94 BGN 12.86
-9.95%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.91 BGN 1.48
$1.14 BGN 1.85
-20.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.44 BGN 2.33
$1.85 BGN 2.99
-22.16%
🚌 Getting Around
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.91 BGN 1.47
$1.16 BGN 1.87
-21.55%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.19 BGN 42.43
$28.95 BGN 46.89
-9.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 BGN 1.87
$1.33 BGN 2.16
-13.53%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.61 BGN 0.98
$0.66 BGN 1.06
-7.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.54 BGN 17.07
$12.47 BGN 20.21
-15.48%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.52 BGN 2.46
$1.49 BGN 2.41
2.01%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.1K BGN 51.9K
$31.7K BGN 51.4K
1.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.2K BGN 45.8K
$28.8K BGN 46.6K
-1.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$94.9 BGN 154
$122 BGN 198
-22.19%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.57 BGN 28.47
$19.26 BGN 31.19
-8.77%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.94 BGN 24.19
$15.86 BGN 25.70
-5.80%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.41 BGN 47.64
$40.88 BGN 66.2
-28.06%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.94 BGN 24.20
$14.69 BGN 23.79
1.70%
Cinema Ticket
$9.06 BGN 14.68
$8.63 BGN 13.97
4.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$425 BGN 688
$410 BGN 664
3.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,422 BGN 8,783
$5,503 BGN 8,915
-1.47%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 BGN 100
$60.6 BGN 98.2
2.08%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.95 BGN 56.6
$33.60 BGN 54.4
4.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$99.9 BGN 162
$91.1 BGN 148
9.66%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 BGN 174
$98.4 BGN 159
8.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$287 BGN 464
$521 BGN 844
-44.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$230 BGN 372
$384 BGN 622
-40.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$468 BGN 759
$898 BGN 1,455
-47.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$352 BGN 570
$636 BGN 1,030
-44.69%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,408 BGN 2,280
$3,147 BGN 5,098
-55.27%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,124 BGN 1,821
$2,137 BGN 3,462
-47.39%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sandanski
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$597 BGN 966
$1,190 BGN 1,928
-49.87%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
4.71
-4.67%

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

Last update for Sandanski: March 1, 2026

Last update for Varna: March 1, 2026

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