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

🙂 Solo nomad: Veliko Tarnovo is 11.1% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 20.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Veliko Tarnovo is 12.2% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 18.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.39 BGN 17.36
$11.94 BGN 19.94
-12.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.02 BGN 70.2
$46.78 BGN 78.1
-10.18%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.80 BGN 14.70
$8.95 BGN 14.95
-1.68%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.24
$2.53 BGN 4.22
-23.32%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.30 BGN 2.18
$1.82 BGN 3.03
-28.57%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 BGN 1.19
$1.33 BGN 2.22
-46.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 BGN 3.27
$2.89 BGN 4.83
-32.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 BGN 5.04
$2.87 BGN 4.80
5.23%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.68 BGN 2.81
$1.81 BGN 3.02
-7.18%
White Bread (500g)
$0.94 BGN 1.58
$1.08 BGN 1.80
-12.96%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.13
$2.47 BGN 4.13
-23.89%
Eggs
$3.38 BGN 5.65
$3.42 BGN 5.71
-1.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.64 BGN 16.11
$10.69 BGN 17.85
-9.82%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.16 BGN 13.63
$8.22 BGN 13.73
-0.73%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.66 BGN 19.47
$12.13 BGN 20.26
-3.87%
Apples (1kg)
$1.58 BGN 2.64
$1.68 BGN 2.81
-5.95%
Banana (1kg)
$2.12 BGN 3.54
$2.05 BGN 3.42
3.41%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.01 BGN 3.36
$1.86 BGN 3.11
8.06%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.43 BGN 4.06
$2.64 BGN 4.40
-7.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BGN 1.99
$1.17 BGN 1.95
1.71%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.30
$1.15 BGN 1.92
20.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.76
$0.99 BGN 1.65
6.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BGN 1.23
$0.74 BGN 1.23
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.70 BGN 6.18
$3.81 BGN 6.36
-2.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.06 BGN 11.79
$7.94 BGN 13.25
-11.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.97 BGN 1.62
$1.14 BGN 1.91
-14.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.62 BGN 2.71
$1.85 BGN 3.08
-12.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 BGN 1.41
$1.16 BGN 1.93
-27.59%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.02 BGN 56.8
$28.95 BGN 48.34
17.51%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BGN 1.99
$1.33 BGN 2.22
-10.53%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 BGN 1.04
$0.66 BGN 1.10
-6.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.95 BGN 19.96
$12.47 BGN 20.83
-4.17%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.52
$1.49 BGN 2.49
1.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K BGN 53.9K
$31.7K BGN 53.0K
1.72%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K BGN 43.1K
$28.8K BGN 48.0K
-10.22%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.8 BGN 160
$122 BGN 204
-21.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.40 BGN 27.39
$19.26 BGN 32.16
-14.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.36 BGN 22.31
$15.86 BGN 26.49
-15.76%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.00 BGN 58.4
$40.88 BGN 68.3
-14.38%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.30 BGN 37.24
$14.69 BGN 24.53
51.80%
Cinema Ticket
$6.93 BGN 11.57
$8.63 BGN 14.40
-19.70%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$234 BGN 391
$410 BGN 684
-42.79%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,095 BGN 6,839
$5,503 BGN 9,190
-25.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.99 BGN 73.5
$60.6 BGN 101
-27.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.60 BGN 49.43
$33.60 BGN 56.1
-11.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$82.9 BGN 138
$91.1 BGN 152
-9.06%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.6 BGN 118
$98.4 BGN 164
-28.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$369 BGN 617
$521 BGN 870
-29.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$256 BGN 428
$384 BGN 641
-33.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$577 BGN 964
$898 BGN 1,500
-35.75%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$438 BGN 731
$636 BGN 1,062
-31.17%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,528 BGN 4,221
$3,147 BGN 5,256
-19.68%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,385 BGN 2,313
$2,137 BGN 3,569
-35.17%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$941 BGN 1,571
$1,190 BGN 1,987
-20.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
4.71
-2.97%

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

Last update for Veliko Tarnovo: March 3, 2026

Last update for Varna: March 1, 2026

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