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

🙂 Solo nomad: Stara Zagora is 23.4% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 28.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Stara Zagora is 23.7% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 30.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.07 BGN 15.06
$11.90 BGN 19.76
-23.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.94 BGN 58.0
$46.33 BGN 76.9
-24.58%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BGN 14.79
$8.94 BGN 14.85
-0.34%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.22
$2.60 BGN 4.31
-25.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.20
$1.81 BGN 3.01
-26.52%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 BGN 1.21
$1.28 BGN 2.13
-42.97%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGN 1.99
$3.03 BGN 5.03
-60.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 BGN 3.46
$2.99 BGN 4.97
-30.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.89 BGN 3.14
$1.88 BGN 3.11
0.53%
White Bread (500g)
$0.80 BGN 1.32
$1.03 BGN 1.70
-22.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.55 BGN 2.58
$2.47 BGN 4.10
-37.25%
Eggs
$2.16 BGN 3.58
$3.41 BGN 5.67
-36.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.74 BGN 14.51
$10.84 BGN 18.00
-19.37%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.27 BGN 12.06
$8.49 BGN 14.09
-14.37%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.60 BGN 14.27
$12.21 BGN 20.27
-29.57%
Apples (1kg)
$1.35 BGN 2.24
$1.62 BGN 2.69
-16.67%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 BGN 2.82
$2.08 BGN 3.45
-18.27%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 2.97
$1.85 BGN 3.07
-3.24%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.16 BGN 3.59
$2.74 BGN 4.54
-21.17%
Potato (1kg)
$1.06 BGN 1.76
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-12.40%
Onion (1kg)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$1.15 BGN 1.90
-24.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGN 0.94
$0.99 BGN 1.65
-42.42%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 BGN 1.16
$0.75 BGN 1.24
-6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.82 BGN 6.34
$3.73 BGN 6.19
2.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.47 BGN 9.07
$7.94 BGN 13.18
-31.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 BGN 1.94
$1.11 BGN 1.84
5.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.09 BGN 3.46
$1.83 BGN 3.03
14.21%
🚌 Getting Around
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGN 1.52
$1.15 BGN 1.91
-20.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$19.15 BGN 31.80
$29.11 BGN 48.32
-34.22%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGN 2.21
$1.40 BGN 2.32
-5.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.13
$0.66 BGN 1.09
3.03%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.92 BGN 19.79
$12.60 BGN 20.92
-5.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BGN 2.47
$1.55 BGN 2.57
-3.87%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.3K BGN 42.1K
$32.7K BGN 54.2K
-22.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.5K BGN 29.0K
$28.7K BGN 47.7K
-39.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 BGN 172
$125 BGN 208
-17.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.95 BGN 24.82
$19.20 BGN 31.87
-22.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.20 BGN 18.59
$15.54 BGN 25.79
-27.93%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$19.71 BGN 32.71
$40.25 BGN 66.8
-51.03%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.51 BGN 29.06
$14.71 BGN 24.42
19.03%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGN 12.98
$9.07 BGN 15.06
-13.78%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$234 BGN 388
$407 BGN 675
-42.58%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,407 BGN 3,995
$5,430 BGN 9,014
-55.68%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$39.00 BGN 64.7
$61.2 BGN 102
-36.27%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.51 BGN 32.38
$34.17 BGN 56.7
-42.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.2 BGN 128
$92.7 BGN 154
-16.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.9 BGN 126
$102 BGN 169
-25.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$246 BGN 408
$514 BGN 854
-52.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$232 BGN 385
$398 BGN 661
-41.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$391 BGN 649
$900 BGN 1,495
-56.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$355 BGN 590
$652 BGN 1,082
-45.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,427 BGN 2,368
$3,137 BGN 5,208
-54.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,062 BGN 1,763
$2,043 BGN 3,392
-48.01%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Stara Zagora
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,085 BGN 1,802
$1,238 BGN 2,055
-12.33%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
4.71
-27.81%

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

Last update for Stara Zagora: April 12, 2026

Last update for Varna: April 13, 2026

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