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

😐 Solo nomad: Varna is 42.2% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 21.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Varna is 51% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 22.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.90 BGN 19.76
$8.75 BGN 14.53
36.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.33 BGN 76.9
$35.38 BGN 58.7
30.95%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGN 14.85
$9.29 BGN 15.42
-3.77%
Cappuccino
$2.60 BGN 4.31
$1.90 BGN 3.15
36.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BGN 3.01
$1.32 BGN 2.19
37.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGN 2.13
$0.69 BGN 1.15
85.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.03 BGN 5.03
$1.20 BGN 2.00
152.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 BGN 4.97
$2.02 BGN 3.35
48.02%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.88 BGN 3.11
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.03 BGN 1.70
$0.84 BGN 1.40
22.62%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.47 BGN 4.10
$1.50 BGN 2.49
64.67%
Eggs
$3.41 BGN 5.67
$2.26 BGN 3.76
50.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.84 BGN 18.00
$8.93 BGN 14.83
21.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.49 BGN 14.09
$7.33 BGN 12.17
15.83%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 BGN 20.27
$8.66 BGN 14.37
40.99%
Apples (1kg)
$1.62 BGN 2.69
$1.36 BGN 2.25
19.12%
Banana (1kg)
$2.08 BGN 3.45
$1.70 BGN 2.82
22.35%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 BGN 3.07
$1.86 BGN 3.09
-0.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.74 BGN 4.54
$2.14 BGN 3.55
28.04%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.01
$1.01 BGN 1.68
19.80%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BGN 1.90
$0.79 BGN 1.31
45.57%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.99 BGN 1.65
$0.62 BGN 1.03
59.68%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.24
$0.72 BGN 1.19
4.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.73 BGN 6.19
$3.75 BGN 6.23
-0.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.94 BGN 13.18
$5.55 BGN 9.21
43.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 BGN 1.84
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-8.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.83 BGN 3.03
$2.17 BGN 3.61
-15.67%
🚌 Getting Around
Varna
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.15 BGN 1.91
$0.84 BGN 1.39
36.90%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.11 BGN 48.32
$27.44 BGN 45.55
6.09%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.40 BGN 2.32
$1.33 BGN 2.20
5.26%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.09
$0.77 BGN 1.28
-14.29%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.60 BGN 20.92
$10.42 BGN 17.29
20.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BGN 2.57
$1.53 BGN 2.55
1.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.7K BGN 54.2K
$30.1K BGN 49.9K
8.71%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.7K BGN 47.7K
$17.7K BGN 29.3K
62.69%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$125 BGN 208
$102 BGN 169
22.77%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.20 BGN 31.87
$15.17 BGN 25.19
26.57%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.54 BGN 25.79
$10.99 BGN 18.25
41.40%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$40.25 BGN 66.8
$34.05 BGN 56.5
18.21%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.71 BGN 24.42
$7.29 BGN 12.10
101.78%
Cinema Ticket
$9.07 BGN 15.06
$7.85 BGN 13.03
15.54%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$407 BGN 675
$234 BGN 388
74.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,430 BGN 9,014
$2,319 BGN 3,850
134.13%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.2 BGN 102
$38.87 BGN 64.5
57.45%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.17 BGN 56.7
$19.25 BGN 31.96
77.51%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$92.7 BGN 154
$46.26 BGN 76.8
100.37%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$102 BGN 169
$50.3 BGN 83.4
102.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Varna
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$514 BGN 854
$526 BGN 873
-2.24%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$398 BGN 661
$378 BGN 627
5.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$900 BGN 1,495
$647 BGN 1,074
39.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGN 1,082
$648 BGN 1,075
0.59%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,137 BGN 5,208
$1,238 BGN 2,054
153.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,043 BGN 3,392
$1,022 BGN 1,697
99.92%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Varna
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,238 BGN 2,055
$1,808 BGN 3,001
-31.50%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.71
3.4
38.53%

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Last update for Varna: April 13, 2026

Last update for Bansko: April 14, 2026

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