Cost of Living Comparison Between Varna and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Varna and Bansko

😐 Solo nomad: Varna is 49.4% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 22.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Varna is 34.1% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 22.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.82 BGN 19.94
$9.08 BGN 15.32
30.18%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.83 BGN 79
$35.42 BGN 59.8
32.21%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.66 BGN 14.6
$9.39 BGN 15.85
-7.77%
Cappuccino
$2.56 BGN 4.31
$1.94 BGN 3.27
31.96%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.8 BGN 3.03
$1.27 BGN 2.14
41.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 BGN 2.14
$0.73 BGN 1.23
73.97%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.91 BGN 4.91
$1.17 BGN 1.97
148.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.92 BGN 4.93
$2.1 BGN 3.55
39.05%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.8 BGN 3.03
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-6.74%
White Bread (500g)
$1.08 BGN 1.82
$0.79 BGN 1.33
36.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.53 BGN 4.28
$1.51 BGN 2.54
67.55%
Eggs
$3.45 BGN 5.82
$2.18 BGN 3.67
58.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.76 BGN 18.16
$9.11 BGN 15.37
18.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.41 BGN 14.19
$7.6 BGN 12.83
10.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.29 BGN 20.74
$8.86 BGN 14.95
38.71%
Apples (1kg)
$1.63 BGN 2.75
$1.3 BGN 2.2
25.38%
Banana (1kg)
$2.07 BGN 3.49
$1.72 BGN 2.91
20.35%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.03
$1.79 BGN 3.01
-
Tomato (1kg)
$2.67 BGN 4.5
$2.21 BGN 3.72
20.81%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BGN 2.01
$1 BGN 1.69
19.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 BGN 1.92
$0.79 BGN 1.34
44.30%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.98 BGN 1.66
$0.61 BGN 1.03
60.66%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.26
$0.74 BGN 1.25
1.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.75 BGN 6.32
$3.72 BGN 6.28
0.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.51 BGN 12.67
$6.12 BGN 10.33
22.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 BGN 1.88
$1.2 BGN 2.03
-7.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 BGN 3.07
$2.08 BGN 3.51
-12.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Varna
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.15 BGN 1.95
$0.9 BGN 1.53
27.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.03 BGN 48.98
$27.53 BGN 46.45
5.45%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$0.76 BGN 1.28
-10.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.15 BGN 20.5
$10.3 BGN 17.37
17.96%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.54
$1.47 BGN 2.48
2.72%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.9K BGN 55.5K
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
8.27%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.5K BGN 49.7K
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
66.77%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$125 BGN 211
$104 BGN 176
20.04%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.53 BGN 31.26
$14.84 BGN 25.04
24.87%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.83 BGN 26.7
$11.04 BGN 18.62
43.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.33 BGN 69.7
$33.26 BGN 56.1
24.26%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.56 BGN 24.57
$7.26 BGN 12.25
100.55%
Cinema Ticket
$9.08 BGN 15.32
$8.19 BGN 13.81
10.87%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$404 BGN 682
$235 BGN 396
72.34%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,514 BGN 9,302
$2,365 BGN 3,989
133.19%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.7 BGN 102
$38.19 BGN 64.4
58.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.62 BGN 56.7
$19.08 BGN 32.19
76.21%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$92.8 BGN 157
$46.9 BGN 79.1
97.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.4 BGN 168
$51 BGN 86.1
94.85%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Varna
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$517 BGN 872
$523 BGN 882
-1.20%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$395 BGN 666
$384 BGN 648
2.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$905 BGN 1,526
$635 BGN 1,070
42.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGN 1,071
$636 BGN 1,072
-0.15%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,952 BGN 4,980
$1,215 BGN 2,050
142.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,879 BGN 3,169
$1,031 BGN 1,740
82.16%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,140 BGN 1,923
$1,189 BGN 2,005
-4.08%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.71
3.4
38.53%

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

Last update for Varna: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

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