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

😐 Solo nomad: Veliko Tarnovo is 28.2% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 2.2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Veliko Tarnovo is 34.9% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.42 BGN 17.30
$8.75 BGN 14.53
19.09%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.27 BGN 68.5
$35.38 BGN 58.7
16.65%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.79 BGN 14.60
$9.29 BGN 15.42
-5.38%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.22
$1.90 BGN 3.15
2.11%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 BGN 2.25
$1.32 BGN 2.19
3.03%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGN 1.15
$0.69 BGN 1.15
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 BGN 3.25
$1.20 BGN 2.00
63.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 BGN 4.96
$2.02 BGN 3.35
48.02%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.70 BGN 2.82
$1.88 BGN 3.12
-9.57%
White Bread (500g)
$0.95 BGN 1.58
$0.84 BGN 1.40
13.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.96 BGN 3.25
$1.50 BGN 2.49
30.67%
Eggs
$3.25 BGN 5.39
$2.26 BGN 3.76
43.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.34 BGN 15.50
$8.93 BGN 14.83
4.59%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.07 BGN 13.40
$7.33 BGN 12.17
10.10%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.34 BGN 18.82
$8.66 BGN 14.37
30.95%
Apples (1kg)
$1.64 BGN 2.73
$1.36 BGN 2.25
20.59%
Banana (1kg)
$2.12 BGN 3.52
$1.70 BGN 2.82
24.71%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.07 BGN 3.44
$1.86 BGN 3.09
11.29%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.56 BGN 4.26
$2.14 BGN 3.55
19.63%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.00
$1.01 BGN 1.68
19.80%
Onion (1kg)
$1.33 BGN 2.21
$0.79 BGN 1.31
68.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.74
$0.62 BGN 1.03
69.35%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BGN 1.32
$0.72 BGN 1.19
11.11%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.69 BGN 6.12
$3.75 BGN 6.23
-1.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.03 BGN 11.67
$5.55 BGN 9.21
26.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.99 BGN 1.65
$1.21 BGN 2.01
-18.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.60 BGN 2.66
$2.17 BGN 3.61
-26.27%
🚌 Getting Around
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$0.84 BGN 1.39
3.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.47 BGN 55.6
$27.44 BGN 45.55
21.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 BGN 2.01
$1.33 BGN 2.20
-9.02%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.08
$0.77 BGN 1.28
-15.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.69 BGN 19.41
$10.42 BGN 17.29
12.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.56 BGN 2.59
$1.53 BGN 2.55
1.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.7K BGN 52.6K
$30.1K BGN 49.9K
5.34%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.0K BGN 43.1K
$17.7K BGN 29.3K
47.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$94.2 BGN 156
$102 BGN 169
-7.71%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.29 BGN 27.04
$15.17 BGN 25.19
7.38%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.41 BGN 22.26
$10.99 BGN 18.25
22.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.82 BGN 59.5
$34.05 BGN 56.5
5.20%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.95 BGN 36.44
$7.29 BGN 12.10
201.10%
Cinema Ticket
$6.87 BGN 11.41
$7.85 BGN 13.03
-12.48%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$233 BGN 387
$234 BGN 388
-0.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,117 BGN 6,834
$2,319 BGN 3,850
77.51%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.92 BGN 72.9
$38.87 BGN 64.5
12.99%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.08 BGN 48.28
$19.25 BGN 31.96
51.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$81.7 BGN 136
$46.26 BGN 76.8
76.59%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.8 BGN 118
$50.3 BGN 83.4
40.92%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$365 BGN 606
$526 BGN 873
-30.59%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$260 BGN 432
$378 BGN 627
-31.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$582 BGN 966
$647 BGN 1,074
-10.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$440 BGN 730
$648 BGN 1,075
-32.15%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,540 BGN 4,217
$1,238 BGN 2,054
105.26%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,408 BGN 2,337
$1,022 BGN 1,697
37.74%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Veliko Tarnovo
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$956 BGN 1,587
$1,808 BGN 3,001
-47.11%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
3.4
34.41%

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Last update for Veliko Tarnovo: April 11, 2026

Last update for Bansko: April 14, 2026

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