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

😐 Solo nomad: Stara Zagora is 8.9% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 13.2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Stara Zagora is 15.2% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 14.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.07 BGN 15.06
$8.75 BGN 14.53
3.66%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.94 BGN 58.0
$35.38 BGN 58.7
-1.24%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BGN 14.79
$9.29 BGN 15.42
-4.09%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.22
$1.90 BGN 3.15
2.11%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.20
$1.32 BGN 2.19
0.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 BGN 1.21
$0.69 BGN 1.15
5.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGN 1.99
$1.20 BGN 2.00
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 BGN 3.46
$2.02 BGN 3.35
2.97%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.89 BGN 3.14
$1.88 BGN 3.12
0.53%
White Bread (500g)
$0.80 BGN 1.32
$0.84 BGN 1.40
-4.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.55 BGN 2.58
$1.50 BGN 2.49
3.33%
Eggs
$2.16 BGN 3.58
$2.26 BGN 3.76
-4.42%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.74 BGN 14.51
$8.93 BGN 14.83
-2.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.27 BGN 12.06
$7.33 BGN 12.17
-0.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.60 BGN 14.27
$8.66 BGN 14.37
-0.69%
Apples (1kg)
$1.35 BGN 2.24
$1.36 BGN 2.25
-0.74%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 BGN 2.82
$1.70 BGN 2.82
-
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 2.97
$1.86 BGN 3.09
-3.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.16 BGN 3.59
$2.14 BGN 3.55
0.93%
Potato (1kg)
$1.06 BGN 1.76
$1.01 BGN 1.68
4.95%
Onion (1kg)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$0.79 BGN 1.31
10.13%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGN 0.94
$0.62 BGN 1.03
-8.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 BGN 1.16
$0.72 BGN 1.19
-2.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.82 BGN 6.34
$3.75 BGN 6.23
1.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.47 BGN 9.07
$5.55 BGN 9.21
-1.44%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 BGN 1.94
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-3.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.09 BGN 3.46
$2.17 BGN 3.61
-3.69%
🚌 Getting Around
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGN 1.52
$0.84 BGN 1.39
9.52%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$19.15 BGN 31.80
$27.44 BGN 45.55
-30.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGN 2.21
$1.33 BGN 2.20
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.13
$0.77 BGN 1.28
-11.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.92 BGN 19.79
$10.42 BGN 17.29
14.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BGN 2.47
$1.53 BGN 2.55
-2.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.3K BGN 42.1K
$30.1K BGN 49.9K
-15.71%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.5K BGN 29.0K
$17.7K BGN 29.3K
-0.91%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 BGN 172
$102 BGN 169
1.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.95 BGN 24.82
$15.17 BGN 25.19
-1.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.20 BGN 18.59
$10.99 BGN 18.25
1.91%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$19.71 BGN 32.71
$34.05 BGN 56.5
-42.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.51 BGN 29.06
$7.29 BGN 12.10
140.19%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGN 12.98
$7.85 BGN 13.03
-0.38%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$234 BGN 388
$234 BGN 388
-0.04%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,407 BGN 3,995
$2,319 BGN 3,850
3.76%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$39.00 BGN 64.7
$38.87 BGN 64.5
0.33%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.51 BGN 32.38
$19.25 BGN 31.96
1.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.2 BGN 128
$46.26 BGN 76.8
66.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.9 BGN 126
$50.3 BGN 83.4
50.95%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$246 BGN 408
$526 BGN 873
-53.31%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 BGN 385
$378 BGN 627
-38.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$391 BGN 649
$647 BGN 1,074
-39.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$355 BGN 590
$648 BGN 1,075
-45.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,427 BGN 2,368
$1,238 BGN 2,054
15.27%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,062 BGN 1,763
$1,022 BGN 1,697
3.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Stara Zagora
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,085 BGN 1,802
$1,808 BGN 3,001
-39.95%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
3.4
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Last update for Stara Zagora: April 12, 2026

Last update for Bansko: April 14, 2026

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