Cost of Living Comparison Between Varna and Veliko Tarnovo Cost of Living Comparison Between Varna and Veliko Tarnovo

😐 Solo nomad: Varna is 13.8% more expensive than Veliko Tarnovo without rent, and 29.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Varna is 11.1% more expensive than Veliko Tarnovo without rent, and 23.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.82 BGN 19.94
$10.49 BGN 17.7
12.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.83 BGN 79
$41.56 BGN 70.1
12.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.66 BGN 14.6
$8.95 BGN 15.11
-3.24%
Cappuccino
$2.56 BGN 4.31
$1.95 BGN 3.29
31.28%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.8 BGN 3.03
$1.33 BGN 2.24
35.34%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 BGN 2.14
$0.66 BGN 1.11
92.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.91 BGN 4.91
$1.89 BGN 3.19
53.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.92 BGN 4.93
$3.02 BGN 5.1
-3.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.8 BGN 3.03
$1.63 BGN 2.76
10.43%
White Bread (500g)
$1.08 BGN 1.82
$0.93 BGN 1.57
16.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.53 BGN 4.28
$1.97 BGN 3.33
28.43%
Eggs
$3.45 BGN 5.82
$3.3 BGN 5.57
4.55%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.76 BGN 18.16
$9.65 BGN 16.27
11.50%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.41 BGN 14.19
$7.84 BGN 13.22
7.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.29 BGN 20.74
$11.51 BGN 19.42
6.78%
Apples (1kg)
$1.63 BGN 2.75
$1.58 BGN 2.66
3.16%
Banana (1kg)
$2.07 BGN 3.49
$2.11 BGN 3.56
-1.90%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.79 BGN 3.03
$1.97 BGN 3.33
-9.14%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.67 BGN 4.5
$2.44 BGN 4.11
9.43%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BGN 2.01
$1.2 BGN 2.03
-0.83%
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 BGN 1.92
$1.38 BGN 2.32
-17.39%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.98 BGN 1.66
$1.06 BGN 1.78
-7.55%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.26
$0.79 BGN 1.34
-5.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.75 BGN 6.32
$3.58 BGN 6.03
4.75%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.51 BGN 12.67
$6.76 BGN 11.41
11.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 BGN 1.88
$1 BGN 1.69
11.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 BGN 3.07
$1.63 BGN 2.75
11.66%
🚌 Getting Around
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.15 BGN 1.95
$0.92 BGN 1.56
25.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.03 BGN 48.98
$33.36 BGN 56.3
-12.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$1.15 BGN 1.94
14.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 BGN 1.14
$0.62 BGN 1.04
9.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.15 BGN 20.5
$11.86 BGN 20.01
2.45%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.54
$1.5 BGN 2.54
0.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.9K BGN 55.5K
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
0.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.5K BGN 49.7K
$25.6K BGN 43.1K
15.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$125 BGN 211
$96.5 BGN 163
29.42%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.53 BGN 31.26
$16.65 BGN 28.08
11.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.83 BGN 26.7
$13.37 BGN 22.56
18.40%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.33 BGN 69.7
$35.91 BGN 60.6
15.09%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.56 BGN 24.57
$22.51 BGN 37.98
-35.32%
Cinema Ticket
$9.08 BGN 15.32
$6.92 BGN 11.67
31.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$404 BGN 682
$233 BGN 394
73.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,514 BGN 9,302
$4,200 BGN 7,085
31.29%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.7 BGN 102
$43.47 BGN 73.3
39.66%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.62 BGN 56.7
$29.13 BGN 49.14
15.41%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$92.8 BGN 157
$81.7 BGN 138
13.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.4 BGN 168
$70.5 BGN 119
40.98%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$517 BGN 872
$364 BGN 614
42.07%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$395 BGN 666
$263 BGN 444
49.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$905 BGN 1,526
$576 BGN 972
57.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGN 1,071
$437 BGN 736
45.38%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,952 BGN 4,980
$2,498 BGN 4,214
18.17%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,879 BGN 3,169
$1,409 BGN 2,377
33.34%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Varna
Veliko Tarnovo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,140 BGN 1,923
$975 BGN 1,645
16.92%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.71
4.57
3.06%

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

Last update for Varna: October 28, 2025

Last update for Veliko Tarnovo: October 28, 2025

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