Cost of Living Comparison Between Sliven and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Sliven and Bansko

😐 Solo nomad: Sliven is 9.3% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 24.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sliven is 23% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 19.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.94 BGN 14.84
$8.75 BGN 14.53
2.17%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.69 BGN 59.2
$35.38 BGN 58.7
0.88%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.71 BGN 14.46
$9.29 BGN 15.42
-6.24%
Cappuccino
$1.85 BGN 3.07
$1.90 BGN 3.15
-2.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGN 2.13
$1.32 BGN 2.19
-3.03%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 BGN 1.43
$0.69 BGN 1.15
24.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BGN 2.97
$1.20 BGN 2.00
49.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.40 BGN 3.98
$2.02 BGN 3.35
18.81%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.51
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-19.68%
White Bread (500g)
$0.79 BGN 1.31
$0.84 BGN 1.40
-5.95%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.51
$1.50 BGN 2.49
40.67%
Eggs
$2.20 BGN 3.66
$2.26 BGN 3.76
-2.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.34 BGN 13.84
$8.93 BGN 14.83
-6.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.48 BGN 9.10
$7.33 BGN 12.17
-25.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.70 BGN 11.13
$8.66 BGN 14.37
-22.63%
Apples (1kg)
$1.48 BGN 2.46
$1.36 BGN 2.25
8.82%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.74
$1.70 BGN 2.82
-2.94%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.43 BGN 2.38
$1.86 BGN 3.09
-23.12%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.25 BGN 3.74
$2.14 BGN 3.55
5.14%
Potato (1kg)
$0.48 BGN 0.79
$1.01 BGN 1.68
-52.48%
Onion (1kg)
$0.91 BGN 1.52
$0.79 BGN 1.31
15.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 BGN 1.72
$0.62 BGN 1.03
67.74%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 BGN 0.81
$0.72 BGN 1.19
-31.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 BGN 5.71
$3.75 BGN 6.23
-8.27%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.49 BGN 10.78
$5.55 BGN 9.21
16.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.08 BGN 1.79
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-10.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BGN 2.09
$2.17 BGN 3.61
-41.94%
🚌 Getting Around
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 BGN 1.12
$0.84 BGN 1.39
-19.05%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.84 BGN 59.5
$27.44 BGN 45.55
30.61%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.17 BGN 1.94
$1.33 BGN 2.20
-12.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BGN 1.27
$0.77 BGN 1.28
-1.30%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.74 BGN 14.51
$10.42 BGN 17.29
-16.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.43 BGN 2.38
$1.53 BGN 2.55
-6.54%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.1K BGN 53.2K
$30.1K BGN 49.9K
6.73%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.2K BGN 46.8K
$17.7K BGN 29.3K
59.74%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$88.9 BGN 148
$102 BGN 169
-12.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.06 BGN 29.98
$15.17 BGN 25.19
19.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$9.25 BGN 15.36
$10.99 BGN 18.25
-15.83%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.04 BGN 39.90
$34.05 BGN 56.5
-29.40%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.81 BGN 24.59
$7.29 BGN 12.10
103.16%
Cinema Ticket
$5.88 BGN 9.76
$7.85 BGN 13.03
-25.10%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$429 BGN 712
$234 BGN 388
83.65%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,074 BGN 11.7K
$2,319 BGN 3,850
205.01%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.0 BGN 96.3
$38.87 BGN 64.5
49.27%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.44 BGN 38.91
$19.25 BGN 31.96
21.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.0 BGN 119
$46.26 BGN 76.8
55.56%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.4 BGN 104
$50.3 BGN 83.4
24.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$240 BGN 399
$526 BGN 873
-54.33%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$150 BGN 250
$378 BGN 627
-60.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$334 BGN 555
$647 BGN 1,074
-48.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$260 BGN 432
$648 BGN 1,075
-59.81%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,195 BGN 1,984
$1,238 BGN 2,054
-3.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$968 BGN 1,607
$1,022 BGN 1,697
-5.28%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sliven
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,394 BGN 2,314
$1,808 BGN 3,001
-22.88%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.25
3.4
25.00%

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Last update for Sliven: April 14, 2026

Last update for Bansko: April 14, 2026

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