Cost of Living Comparison Between Silistra and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Silistra and Bansko

😐 Solo nomad: Silistra is 47.6% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 7.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Silistra is 25.6% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 13.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.77 BGN 18.17
$9.08 BGN 15.32
18.61%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.35 BGN 42.77
$35.42 BGN 59.8
-28.43%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.02 BGN 15.22
$9.39 BGN 15.85
-3.94%
Cappuccino
$1.75 BGN 2.95
$1.94 BGN 3.27
-9.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BGN 2.01
$1.27 BGN 2.14
-6.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.67 BGN 1.12
$0.73 BGN 1.23
-8.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 BGN 3.19
$1.17 BGN 1.97
61.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 BGN 4.44
$2.1 BGN 3.55
25.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 BGN 2.77
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-15.03%
White Bread (500g)
$0.93 BGN 1.57
$0.79 BGN 1.33
17.72%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.32
$1.51 BGN 2.54
30.46%
Eggs
$3.38 BGN 5.7
$2.18 BGN 3.67
55.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.52 BGN 16.06
$9.11 BGN 15.37
4.50%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.94 BGN 13.4
$7.6 BGN 12.83
4.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.63 BGN 19.62
$8.86 BGN 14.95
31.26%
Apples (1kg)
$1.94 BGN 3.27
$1.3 BGN 2.2
49.23%
Banana (1kg)
$2.06 BGN 3.47
$1.72 BGN 2.91
19.77%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 BGN 3.53
$1.79 BGN 3.01
16.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.47 BGN 4.16
$2.21 BGN 3.72
11.76%
Potato (1kg)
$1.44 BGN 2.43
$1 BGN 1.69
44.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.36 BGN 2.29
$0.79 BGN 1.34
72.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.78
$0.61 BGN 1.03
72.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BGN 1.29
$0.74 BGN 1.25
4.05%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BGN 6.18
$3.72 BGN 6.28
-1.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.05 BGN 11.89
$6.12 BGN 10.33
15.20%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.96 BGN 1.63
$1.2 BGN 2.03
-20.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.8 BGN 3.04
$2.08 BGN 3.51
-13.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.61 BGN 1.02
$0.9 BGN 1.53
-32.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.27 BGN 44.31
$27.53 BGN 46.45
-4.58%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BGN 2.02
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-9.85%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.67 BGN 1.14
$0.76 BGN 1.28
-11.84%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.06 BGN 10.22
$10.3 BGN 17.37
-41.17%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BGN 2.59
$1.47 BGN 2.48
4.76%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.2K BGN 54.4K
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
6.21%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BGN 43.1K
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
44.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.2 BGN 161
$104 BGN 176
-8.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.86 BGN 28.45
$14.84 BGN 25.04
13.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.97 BGN 23.57
$11.04 BGN 18.62
26.54%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.95 BGN 53.9
$33.26 BGN 56.1
-3.94%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.58 BGN 24.6
$7.26 BGN 12.25
100.83%
Cinema Ticket
$7.29 BGN 12.3
$8.19 BGN 13.81
-10.99%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BGN 404
$235 BGN 396
2.11%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,116 BGN 6,942
$2,365 BGN 3,989
74.04%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.4 BGN 100
$38.19 BGN 64.4
55.51%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.79 BGN 50.3
$19.08 BGN 32.19
56.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.6 BGN 121
$46.9 BGN 79.1
52.67%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 BGN 122
$51 BGN 86.1
42.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$239 BGN 404
$523 BGN 882
-54.26%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$209 BGN 353
$384 BGN 648
-45.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$346 BGN 584
$635 BGN 1,070
-45.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$251 BGN 423
$636 BGN 1,072
-60.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,494 BGN 2,521
$1,215 BGN 2,050
22.96%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$967 BGN 1,631
$1,031 BGN 1,740
-6.24%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$735 BGN 1,240
$1,189 BGN 2,005
-38.13%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
3.4
34.41%

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

Last update for Silistra: October 27, 2025

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

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