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

😐 Solo nomad: Silistra is 18.8% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 11.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Silistra is 3.9% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 12.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.83 BGN 17.54
$8.79 BGN 14.24
23.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.22 BGN 40.86
$35.09 BGN 56.8
-28.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.04 BGN 14.64
$8.90 BGN 14.42
1.57%
Cappuccino
$1.74 BGN 2.82
$1.88 BGN 3.05
-7.45%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 BGN 1.86
$1.33 BGN 2.15
-13.53%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 BGN 1.13
$0.68 BGN 1.10
2.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 BGN 3.06
$1.21 BGN 1.96
56.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.60 BGN 4.21
$2.02 BGN 3.28
28.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 BGN 2.63
$1.85 BGN 3.00
-12.43%
White Bread (500g)
$0.88 BGN 1.42
$0.84 BGN 1.36
4.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.95 BGN 3.16
$1.49 BGN 2.41
30.87%
Eggs
$3.41 BGN 5.52
$2.15 BGN 3.48
58.60%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.34 BGN 15.13
$8.72 BGN 14.13
7.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.88 BGN 12.76
$7.42 BGN 12.03
6.20%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.53 BGN 18.68
$8.89 BGN 14.40
29.70%
Apples (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.04
$1.36 BGN 2.20
38.24%
Banana (1kg)
$2.15 BGN 3.48
$1.72 BGN 2.78
25.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.07 BGN 3.36
$1.86 BGN 3.02
11.29%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.56 BGN 4.14
$2.21 BGN 3.58
15.84%
Potato (1kg)
$1.49 BGN 2.42
$1.06 BGN 1.72
40.57%
Onion (1kg)
$1.33 BGN 2.15
$0.80 BGN 1.29
66.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.00 BGN 1.62
$0.61 BGN 0.99
63.93%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.78 BGN 1.26
$0.75 BGN 1.21
4.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.65 BGN 5.92
$3.74 BGN 6.06
-2.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.40 BGN 8.75
$5.40 BGN 8.75
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 BGN 1.54
$1.20 BGN 1.95
-20.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.76 BGN 2.84
$2.11 BGN 3.42
-16.59%
🚌 Getting Around
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.56 BGN 0.91
$0.91 BGN 1.48
-38.46%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.03 BGN 42.17
$27.53 BGN 44.60
-5.45%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.20 BGN 1.95
$1.39 BGN 2.25
-13.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.71 BGN 1.16
$0.73 BGN 1.19
-2.74%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.93 BGN 9.60
$10.30 BGN 16.69
-42.43%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BGN 2.37
$1.53 BGN 2.48
-4.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.2K BGN 52.2K
$30.4K BGN 49.2K
5.98%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BGN 41.6K
$17.6K BGN 28.6K
45.56%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.2 BGN 154
$100 BGN 163
-5.22%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.57 BGN 26.85
$14.99 BGN 24.28
10.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.01 BGN 22.70
$11.28 BGN 18.27
24.20%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$32.82 BGN 53.2
$33.65 BGN 54.5
-2.47%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.03 BGN 24.35
$7.43 BGN 12.04
102.29%
Cinema Ticket
$7.21 BGN 11.68
$8.12 BGN 13.16
-11.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$234 BGN 379
$232 BGN 376
0.82%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,174 BGN 6,763
$2,390 BGN 3,871
74.69%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.6 BGN 98.2
$38.98 BGN 63.2
55.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.34 BGN 47.54
$19.04 BGN 30.85
54.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.0 BGN 115
$46.99 BGN 76.1
51.16%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$73.1 BGN 118
$49.19 BGN 79.7
48.67%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$238 BGN 385
$530 BGN 859
-55.20%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$210 BGN 340
$385 BGN 623
-45.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$345 BGN 559
$648 BGN 1,050
-46.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 BGN 420
$648 BGN 1,049
-59.97%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$1,222 BGN 1,980
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,018 BGN 1,649
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Silistra
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$755 BGN 1,222
$1,793 BGN 2,904
-57.91%
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: March 2, 2026

Last update for Bansko: March 1, 2026

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