Cost of Living Comparison Between Stara Zagora and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Stara Zagora and Bansko

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.01 BGN 15.04
$8.79 BGN 14.68
2.50%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.07 BGN 58.6
$35.09 BGN 58.6
-0.06%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.08 BGN 15.16
$8.90 BGN 14.87
2.02%
Cappuccino
$1.87 BGN 3.12
$1.88 BGN 3.15
-0.53%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGN 2.14
$1.33 BGN 2.21
-3.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$0.68 BGN 1.13
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.21 BGN 2.02
$1.21 BGN 2.02
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.07 BGN 3.46
$2.02 BGN 3.38
2.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGN 3.12
$1.85 BGN 3.09
1.08%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGN 1.41
$0.84 BGN 1.40
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.51 BGN 2.52
$1.49 BGN 2.49
1.34%
Eggs
$2.23 BGN 3.72
$2.15 BGN 3.59
3.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.12 BGN 15.23
$8.72 BGN 14.57
4.59%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGN 12.17
$7.42 BGN 12.40
-1.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.79 BGN 14.68
$8.89 BGN 14.84
-1.12%
Apples (1kg)
$1.30 BGN 2.17
$1.36 BGN 2.26
-4.41%
Banana (1kg)
$1.66 BGN 2.77
$1.72 BGN 2.87
-3.49%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.81 BGN 3.03
$1.86 BGN 3.11
-2.69%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGN 3.56
$2.21 BGN 3.69
-3.62%
Potato (1kg)
$1.05 BGN 1.75
$1.06 BGN 1.77
-0.94%
Onion (1kg)
$0.80 BGN 1.33
$0.80 BGN 1.33
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGN 0.95
$0.61 BGN 1.02
-6.56%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BGN 1.18
$0.75 BGN 1.25
-5.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.92 BGN 6.54
$3.74 BGN 6.25
4.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.49 BGN 9.17
$5.40 BGN 9.02
1.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 BGN 1.97
$1.20 BGN 2.01
-1.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGN 3.43
$2.11 BGN 3.52
-2.37%
🚌 Getting Around
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 BGN 1.40
$0.91 BGN 1.53
-7.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.85 BGN 31.49
$27.53 BGN 45.98
-31.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.37 BGN 2.29
$1.39 BGN 2.32
-1.44%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.72 BGN 1.21
$0.73 BGN 1.22
-1.37%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.77 BGN 19.65
$10.30 BGN 17.20
14.27%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 BGN 2.45
$1.53 BGN 2.55
-3.92%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.2K BGN 42.0K
$30.4K BGN 50.8K
-17.24%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGN 29.6K
$17.6K BGN 29.5K
0.55%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 BGN 173
$100 BGN 168
3.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$15.29 BGN 25.53
$14.99 BGN 25.03
2.00%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.35 BGN 18.96
$11.28 BGN 18.83
0.62%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$19.28 BGN 32.19
$33.65 BGN 56.2
-42.70%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.68 BGN 29.52
$7.43 BGN 12.41
137.95%
Cinema Ticket
$8.11 BGN 13.55
$8.12 BGN 13.56
-0.12%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$233 BGN 389
$232 BGN 388
0.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,401 BGN 4,010
$2,390 BGN 3,991
0.49%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$37.81 BGN 63.2
$38.98 BGN 65.1
-3.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.94 BGN 31.63
$19.04 BGN 31.80
-0.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.8 BGN 130
$46.99 BGN 78.5
65.63%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.4 BGN 124
$49.19 BGN 82.1
51.27%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$239 BGN 399
$530 BGN 886
-54.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$225 BGN 376
$385 BGN 642
-41.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$403 BGN 674
$648 BGN 1,083
-37.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$355 BGN 593
$648 BGN 1,081
-45.18%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,435 BGN 2,396
$1,222 BGN 2,041
17.38%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,058 BGN 1,766
$1,018 BGN 1,700
3.89%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,126 BGN 1,881
$1,793 BGN 2,994
-37.16%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
3.4
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Last update for Stara Zagora: March 2, 2026

Last update for Bansko: March 1, 2026

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