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

😐 Solo nomad: Stara Zagora is 12.6% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 13.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Stara Zagora is 1.8% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 12.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.1 BGN 15.36
$9.08 BGN 15.32
0.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.04 BGN 59.1
$35.42 BGN 59.8
-1.07%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BGN 15.02
$9.39 BGN 15.85
-5.11%
Cappuccino
$1.91 BGN 3.22
$1.94 BGN 3.27
-1.55%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$1.27 BGN 2.14
3.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.26
$0.73 BGN 1.23
2.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.14 BGN 1.93
$1.17 BGN 1.97
-2.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 BGN 3.45
$2.1 BGN 3.55
-2.86%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.89 BGN 3.18
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-2.07%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGN 1.42
$0.79 BGN 1.33
6.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.5 BGN 2.54
$1.51 BGN 2.54
-0.66%
Eggs
$2.23 BGN 3.76
$2.18 BGN 3.67
2.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.07 BGN 15.31
$9.11 BGN 15.37
-0.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.38 BGN 12.45
$7.6 BGN 12.83
-2.89%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.65 BGN 14.59
$8.86 BGN 14.95
-2.37%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGN 2.26
$1.3 BGN 2.2
3.08%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 BGN 2.88
$1.72 BGN 2.91
-0.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.78 BGN 3.01
$1.79 BGN 3.01
-0.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.23 BGN 3.77
$2.21 BGN 3.72
0.90%
Potato (1kg)
$1.05 BGN 1.76
$1 BGN 1.69
5.00%
Onion (1kg)
$0.87 BGN 1.47
$0.79 BGN 1.34
10.13%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.62 BGN 1.04
$0.61 BGN 1.03
1.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.27
$0.74 BGN 1.25
1.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.85 BGN 6.5
$3.72 BGN 6.28
3.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.08 BGN 10.26
$6.12 BGN 10.33
-0.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.22 BGN 2.06
$1.2 BGN 2.03
1.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 BGN 3.66
$2.08 BGN 3.51
4.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.89 BGN 1.5
$0.9 BGN 1.53
-1.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$19 BGN 32.06
$27.53 BGN 46.45
-30.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGN 2.25
$1.32 BGN 2.23
0.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$0.76 BGN 1.28
-10.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.61 BGN 19.59
$10.3 BGN 17.37
12.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGN 2.58
$1.47 BGN 2.48
4.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25K BGN 42.2K
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
-17.62%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.6K BGN 29.8K
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
-0.08%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$103 BGN 174
$104 BGN 176
-0.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$15.17 BGN 25.59
$14.84 BGN 25.04
2.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.18 BGN 18.86
$11.04 BGN 18.62
1.27%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$19.55 BGN 32.98
$33.26 BGN 56.1
-41.22%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.5 BGN 29.52
$7.26 BGN 12.25
141.05%
Cinema Ticket
$7.87 BGN 13.28
$8.19 BGN 13.81
-3.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$235 BGN 396
$235 BGN 396
0.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,354 BGN 3,972
$2,365 BGN 3,989
-0.44%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.26 BGN 64.5
$38.19 BGN 64.4
0.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.37 BGN 32.67
$19.08 BGN 32.19
1.52%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.8 BGN 128
$46.9 BGN 79.1
61.58%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$73.1 BGN 123
$51 BGN 86.1
43.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 BGN 411
$523 BGN 882
-53.39%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 BGN 392
$384 BGN 648
-39.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$393 BGN 663
$635 BGN 1,070
-38.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$364 BGN 615
$636 BGN 1,072
-42.68%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,224 BGN 2,066
$1,215 BGN 2,050
0.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$967 BGN 1,632
$1,031 BGN 1,740
-6.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,245 BGN 2,100
$1,189 BGN 2,005
4.74%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
3.4
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Last update for Stara Zagora: October 29, 2025

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

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