Cost of Living Comparison Between Sliven and Varna Cost of Living Comparison Between Sliven and Varna

🙂 Solo nomad: Sliven is 23.1% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 38% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Sliven is 18.5% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 34.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sliven
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.94 BGN 14.84
$11.90 BGN 19.76
-24.87%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.69 BGN 59.2
$46.33 BGN 76.9
-22.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.71 BGN 14.46
$8.94 BGN 14.85
-2.57%
Cappuccino
$1.85 BGN 3.07
$2.60 BGN 4.31
-28.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGN 2.13
$1.81 BGN 3.01
-29.28%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 BGN 1.43
$1.28 BGN 2.13
-32.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BGN 2.97
$3.03 BGN 5.03
-40.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.40 BGN 3.98
$2.99 BGN 4.97
-19.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sliven
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.51
$1.88 BGN 3.11
-19.68%
White Bread (500g)
$0.79 BGN 1.31
$1.03 BGN 1.70
-23.30%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.51
$2.47 BGN 4.10
-14.57%
Eggs
$2.20 BGN 3.66
$3.41 BGN 5.67
-35.48%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.34 BGN 13.84
$10.84 BGN 18.00
-23.06%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.48 BGN 9.10
$8.49 BGN 14.09
-35.45%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.70 BGN 11.13
$12.21 BGN 20.27
-45.13%
Apples (1kg)
$1.48 BGN 2.46
$1.62 BGN 2.69
-8.64%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BGN 2.74
$2.08 BGN 3.45
-20.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.43 BGN 2.38
$1.85 BGN 3.07
-22.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.25 BGN 3.74
$2.74 BGN 4.54
-17.88%
Potato (1kg)
$0.48 BGN 0.79
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-60.33%
Onion (1kg)
$0.91 BGN 1.52
$1.15 BGN 1.90
-20.87%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 BGN 1.72
$0.99 BGN 1.65
5.05%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 BGN 0.81
$0.75 BGN 1.24
-34.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 BGN 5.71
$3.73 BGN 6.19
-7.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.49 BGN 10.78
$7.94 BGN 13.18
-18.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.08 BGN 1.79
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-2.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BGN 2.09
$1.83 BGN 3.03
-31.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Sliven
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 BGN 1.12
$1.15 BGN 1.91
-40.87%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.84 BGN 59.5
$29.11 BGN 48.32
23.12%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.17 BGN 1.94
$1.40 BGN 2.32
-16.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BGN 1.27
$0.66 BGN 1.09
15.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.74 BGN 14.51
$12.60 BGN 20.92
-30.63%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.43 BGN 2.38
$1.55 BGN 2.57
-7.74%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.1K BGN 53.2K
$32.7K BGN 54.2K
-1.82%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.2K BGN 46.8K
$28.7K BGN 47.7K
-1.81%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sliven
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$88.9 BGN 148
$125 BGN 208
-29.04%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.06 BGN 29.98
$19.20 BGN 31.87
-5.94%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$9.25 BGN 15.36
$15.54 BGN 25.79
-40.48%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sliven
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.04 BGN 39.90
$40.25 BGN 66.8
-40.27%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.81 BGN 24.59
$14.71 BGN 24.42
0.68%
Cinema Ticket
$5.88 BGN 9.76
$9.07 BGN 15.06
-35.17%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sliven
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$429 BGN 712
$407 BGN 675
5.50%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,074 BGN 11.7K
$5,430 BGN 9,014
30.27%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sliven
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.0 BGN 96.3
$61.2 BGN 102
-5.20%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.44 BGN 38.91
$34.17 BGN 56.7
-31.40%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.0 BGN 119
$92.7 BGN 154
-22.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.4 BGN 104
$102 BGN 169
-38.63%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sliven
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$240 BGN 399
$514 BGN 854
-53.28%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$150 BGN 250
$398 BGN 661
-62.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$334 BGN 555
$900 BGN 1,495
-62.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$260 BGN 432
$652 BGN 1,082
-60.04%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,195 BGN 1,984
$3,137 BGN 5,208
-61.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$968 BGN 1,607
$2,043 BGN 3,392
-52.62%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sliven
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,394 BGN 2,314
$1,238 BGN 2,055
12.58%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.25
4.71
-9.77%

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

Last update for Sliven: April 14, 2026

Last update for Varna: April 13, 2026

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