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

😐 Solo nomad: Veliko Tarnovo is 31.3% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 5.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Veliko Tarnovo is 20.6% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.49 BGN 17.7
$9.08 BGN 15.32
15.53%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.56 BGN 70.1
$35.42 BGN 59.8
17.33%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.95 BGN 15.11
$9.39 BGN 15.85
-4.69%
Cappuccino
$1.95 BGN 3.29
$1.94 BGN 3.27
0.52%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.24
$1.27 BGN 2.14
4.72%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 BGN 1.11
$0.73 BGN 1.23
-9.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 BGN 3.19
$1.17 BGN 1.97
61.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 BGN 5.1
$2.1 BGN 3.55
43.81%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.63 BGN 2.76
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-15.54%
White Bread (500g)
$0.93 BGN 1.57
$0.79 BGN 1.33
17.72%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.33
$1.51 BGN 2.54
30.46%
Eggs
$3.3 BGN 5.57
$2.18 BGN 3.67
51.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.65 BGN 16.27
$9.11 BGN 15.37
5.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.84 BGN 13.22
$7.6 BGN 12.83
3.16%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.51 BGN 19.42
$8.86 BGN 14.95
29.91%
Apples (1kg)
$1.58 BGN 2.66
$1.3 BGN 2.2
21.54%
Banana (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.56
$1.72 BGN 2.91
22.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.33
$1.79 BGN 3.01
10.06%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.44 BGN 4.11
$2.21 BGN 3.72
10.41%
Potato (1kg)
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$1 BGN 1.69
20.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.32
$0.79 BGN 1.34
74.68%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 BGN 1.78
$0.61 BGN 1.03
73.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 BGN 1.34
$0.74 BGN 1.25
6.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.58 BGN 6.03
$3.72 BGN 6.28
-3.76%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.76 BGN 11.41
$6.12 BGN 10.33
10.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1 BGN 1.69
$1.2 BGN 2.03
-16.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 BGN 2.75
$2.08 BGN 3.51
-21.63%
🚌 Getting Around
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGN 1.56
$0.9 BGN 1.53
2.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.36 BGN 56.3
$27.53 BGN 46.45
21.18%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 BGN 1.94
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-12.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 BGN 1.04
$0.76 BGN 1.28
-18.42%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.86 BGN 20.01
$10.3 BGN 17.37
15.15%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.5 BGN 2.54
$1.47 BGN 2.48
2.04%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
8.05%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BGN 43.1K
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
44.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.5 BGN 163
$104 BGN 176
-7.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.65 BGN 28.08
$14.84 BGN 25.04
12.20%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.37 BGN 22.56
$11.04 BGN 18.62
21.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.91 BGN 60.6
$33.26 BGN 56.1
7.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.51 BGN 37.98
$7.26 BGN 12.25
210.06%
Cinema Ticket
$6.92 BGN 11.67
$8.19 BGN 13.81
-15.51%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$233 BGN 394
$235 BGN 396
-0.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,200 BGN 7,085
$2,365 BGN 3,989
77.61%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.47 BGN 73.3
$38.19 BGN 64.4
13.83%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.13 BGN 49.14
$19.08 BGN 32.19
52.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$81.7 BGN 138
$46.9 BGN 79.1
74.26%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.5 BGN 119
$51 BGN 86.1
38.21%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BGN 614
$523 BGN 882
-30.46%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$263 BGN 444
$384 BGN 648
-31.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$576 BGN 972
$635 BGN 1,070
-9.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$437 BGN 736
$636 BGN 1,072
-31.32%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,498 BGN 4,214
$1,215 BGN 2,050
105.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,409 BGN 2,377
$1,031 BGN 1,740
36.61%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$975 BGN 1,645
$1,189 BGN 2,005
-17.96%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
3.4
34.41%

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Last update for Veliko Tarnovo: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

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