Cost of Living Comparison Between Varna and Targovishte Cost of Living Comparison Between Varna and Targovishte

😐 Solo nomad: Varna is 37.7% more expensive than Targovishte without rent, and 40.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Varna is 20.8% more expensive than Targovishte without rent, and 36.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.94 BGN 19.94
$8.67 BGN 14.48
37.72%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.78 BGN 78.1
$41.54 BGN 69.4
12.61%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.95 BGN 14.95
$8.67 BGN 14.47
3.23%
Cappuccino
$2.53 BGN 4.22
$2.47 BGN 4.13
2.43%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 BGN 3.03
$1.45 BGN 2.42
25.52%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.22
$0.92 BGN 1.54
44.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.89 BGN 4.83
$2.94 BGN 4.91
-1.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.87 BGN 4.80
$2.91 BGN 4.86
-1.37%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 BGN 3.02
$1.61 BGN 2.69
12.42%
White Bread (500g)
$1.08 BGN 1.80
$0.79 BGN 1.32
36.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.47 BGN 4.13
$2.21 BGN 3.68
11.76%
Eggs
$3.42 BGN 5.71
$2.82 BGN 4.71
21.28%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.69 BGN 17.85
$8.65 BGN 14.45
23.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.22 BGN 13.73
$5.71 BGN 9.53
43.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.13 BGN 20.26
$9.07 BGN 15.15
33.74%
Apples (1kg)
$1.68 BGN 2.81
$1.53 BGN 2.55
9.80%
Banana (1kg)
$2.05 BGN 3.42
$1.69 BGN 2.83
21.30%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.86 BGN 3.11
$1.62 BGN 2.70
14.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.64 BGN 4.40
$2.57 BGN 4.29
2.72%
Potato (1kg)
$1.17 BGN 1.95
$1.02 BGN 1.71
14.71%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BGN 1.92
$1.10 BGN 1.84
4.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.99 BGN 1.65
$0.92 BGN 1.53
7.61%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BGN 1.23
$0.57 BGN 0.96
29.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.81 BGN 6.36
$3.47 BGN 5.80
9.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.94 BGN 13.25
$6.19 BGN 10.33
28.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.14 BGN 1.91
$0.73 BGN 1.23
56.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.85 BGN 3.08
$1.05 BGN 1.75
76.19%
🚌 Getting Around
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.16 BGN 1.93
$0.86 BGN 1.44
34.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.95 BGN 48.34
$26.37 BGN 44.03
9.78%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGN 2.22
$1.21 BGN 2.02
9.92%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.66 BGN 1.10
$0.52 BGN 0.86
26.92%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.47 BGN 20.83
$10.80 BGN 18.04
15.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BGN 2.49
$1.59 BGN 2.66
-6.29%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.7K BGN 53.0K
$32.5K BGN 54.2K
-2.32%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.8K BGN 48.0K
$20.3K BGN 33.9K
41.55%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$122 BGN 204
$59.6 BGN 99.5
104.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.26 BGN 32.16
$9.01 BGN 15.05
113.76%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.86 BGN 26.49
$12.84 BGN 21.44
23.52%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$40.88 BGN 68.3
$17.75 BGN 29.65
130.31%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.69 BGN 24.53
$23.68 BGN 39.55
-37.96%
Cinema Ticket
$8.63 BGN 14.40
$4.86 BGN 8.11
77.57%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$410 BGN 684
$428 BGN 715
-4.30%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,503 BGN 9,190
$5,564 BGN 9,292
-1.09%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.6 BGN 101
$60.1 BGN 100
0.88%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.60 BGN 56.1
$35.64 BGN 59.5
-5.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.1 BGN 152
$92.9 BGN 155
-1.94%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$98.4 BGN 164
$107 BGN 179
-8.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$521 BGN 870
$150 BGN 250
247.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$384 BGN 641
$236 BGN 395
62.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$898 BGN 1,500
$376 BGN 628
138.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$636 BGN 1,062
$351 BGN 586
81.06%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,147 BGN 5,256
$1,408 BGN 2,352
123.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,137 BGN 3,569
$1,203 BGN 2,009
77.61%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Varna
Targovishte
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,190 BGN 1,987
$1,330 BGN 2,221
-10.53%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.71
4.49
4.90%

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

Last update for Varna: March 1, 2026

Last update for Targovishte: March 3, 2026

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