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

😐 Solo nomad: Veliko Tarnovo is 8.1% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 2.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Veliko Tarnovo is 14.5% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 0.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.39 BGN 17.36
$8.79 BGN 14.68
18.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.02 BGN 70.2
$35.09 BGN 58.6
19.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.80 BGN 14.70
$8.90 BGN 14.87
-1.12%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.24
$1.88 BGN 3.15
3.19%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.30 BGN 2.18
$1.33 BGN 2.21
-2.26%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 BGN 1.19
$0.68 BGN 1.13
4.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 BGN 3.27
$1.21 BGN 2.02
61.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 BGN 5.04
$2.02 BGN 3.38
49.50%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.68 BGN 2.81
$1.85 BGN 3.09
-9.19%
White Bread (500g)
$0.94 BGN 1.58
$0.84 BGN 1.40
11.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.13
$1.49 BGN 2.49
26.17%
Eggs
$3.38 BGN 5.65
$2.15 BGN 3.59
57.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.64 BGN 16.11
$8.72 BGN 14.57
10.55%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.16 BGN 13.63
$7.42 BGN 12.40
9.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.66 BGN 19.47
$8.89 BGN 14.84
31.16%
Apples (1kg)
$1.58 BGN 2.64
$1.36 BGN 2.26
16.18%
Banana (1kg)
$2.12 BGN 3.54
$1.72 BGN 2.87
23.26%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.01 BGN 3.36
$1.86 BGN 3.11
8.06%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.43 BGN 4.06
$2.21 BGN 3.69
9.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BGN 1.99
$1.06 BGN 1.77
12.26%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.30
$0.80 BGN 1.33
72.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.76
$0.61 BGN 1.02
72.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BGN 1.23
$0.75 BGN 1.25
-1.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.70 BGN 6.18
$3.74 BGN 6.25
-1.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.06 BGN 11.79
$5.40 BGN 9.02
30.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.97 BGN 1.62
$1.20 BGN 2.01
-19.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.62 BGN 2.71
$2.11 BGN 3.52
-23.22%
🚌 Getting Around
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 BGN 1.41
$0.91 BGN 1.53
-7.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.02 BGN 56.8
$27.53 BGN 45.98
23.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BGN 1.99
$1.39 BGN 2.32
-14.39%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 BGN 1.04
$0.73 BGN 1.22
-15.07%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.95 BGN 19.96
$10.30 BGN 17.20
16.02%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.52
$1.53 BGN 2.55
-1.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K BGN 53.9K
$30.4K BGN 50.8K
6.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K BGN 43.1K
$17.6K BGN 29.5K
46.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.8 BGN 160
$100 BGN 168
-4.64%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.40 BGN 27.39
$14.99 BGN 25.03
9.41%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.36 BGN 22.31
$11.28 BGN 18.83
18.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.00 BGN 58.4
$33.65 BGN 56.2
4.01%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.30 BGN 37.24
$7.43 BGN 12.41
200.13%
Cinema Ticket
$6.93 BGN 11.57
$8.12 BGN 13.56
-14.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$234 BGN 391
$232 BGN 388
0.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,095 BGN 6,839
$2,390 BGN 3,991
71.38%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.99 BGN 73.5
$38.98 BGN 65.1
12.85%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.60 BGN 49.43
$19.04 BGN 31.80
55.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$82.9 BGN 138
$46.99 BGN 78.5
76.38%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.6 BGN 118
$49.19 BGN 82.1
43.48%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$369 BGN 617
$530 BGN 886
-30.40%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$256 BGN 428
$385 BGN 642
-33.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$577 BGN 964
$648 BGN 1,083
-11.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$438 BGN 731
$648 BGN 1,081
-32.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,528 BGN 4,221
$1,222 BGN 2,041
106.81%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,385 BGN 2,313
$1,018 BGN 1,700
36.06%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$941 BGN 1,571
$1,793 BGN 2,994
-47.51%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
3.4
34.41%

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

Last update for Veliko Tarnovo: March 3, 2026

Last update for Bansko: March 1, 2026

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