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

🙂 Solo nomad: Veliko Tarnovo is 12.1% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 22.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Veliko Tarnovo is 10% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 19.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.49 BGN 17.7
$11.82 BGN 19.94
-11.25%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.56 BGN 70.1
$46.83 BGN 79
-11.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.95 BGN 15.11
$8.66 BGN 14.6
3.35%
Cappuccino
$1.95 BGN 3.29
$2.56 BGN 4.31
-23.83%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BGN 2.24
$1.8 BGN 3.03
-26.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 BGN 1.11
$1.27 BGN 2.14
-48.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.89 BGN 3.19
$2.91 BGN 4.91
-35.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 BGN 5.1
$2.92 BGN 4.93
3.42%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.63 BGN 2.76
$1.8 BGN 3.03
-9.44%
White Bread (500g)
$0.93 BGN 1.57
$1.08 BGN 1.82
-13.89%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.33
$2.53 BGN 4.28
-22.13%
Eggs
$3.3 BGN 5.57
$3.45 BGN 5.82
-4.35%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.65 BGN 16.27
$10.76 BGN 18.16
-10.32%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.84 BGN 13.22
$8.41 BGN 14.19
-6.78%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.51 BGN 19.42
$12.29 BGN 20.74
-6.35%
Apples (1kg)
$1.58 BGN 2.66
$1.63 BGN 2.75
-3.07%
Banana (1kg)
$2.11 BGN 3.56
$2.07 BGN 3.49
1.93%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.97 BGN 3.33
$1.79 BGN 3.03
10.06%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.44 BGN 4.11
$2.67 BGN 4.5
-8.61%
Potato (1kg)
$1.2 BGN 2.03
$1.19 BGN 2.01
0.84%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.32
$1.14 BGN 1.92
21.05%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 BGN 1.78
$0.98 BGN 1.66
8.16%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 BGN 1.34
$0.75 BGN 1.26
5.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.58 BGN 6.03
$3.75 BGN 6.32
-4.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.76 BGN 11.41
$7.51 BGN 12.67
-9.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1 BGN 1.69
$1.11 BGN 1.88
-9.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 BGN 2.75
$1.82 BGN 3.07
-10.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGN 1.56
$1.15 BGN 1.95
-20.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.36 BGN 56.3
$29.03 BGN 48.98
14.92%
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
$0.68 BGN 1.14
-8.82%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.86 BGN 20.01
$12.15 BGN 20.5
-2.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.5 BGN 2.54
$1.51 BGN 2.54
-0.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K BGN 55.3K
$32.9K BGN 55.5K
-0.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BGN 43.1K
$29.5K BGN 49.7K
-13.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.5 BGN 163
$125 BGN 211
-22.73%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.65 BGN 28.08
$18.53 BGN 31.26
-10.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.37 BGN 22.56
$15.83 BGN 26.7
-15.54%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.91 BGN 60.6
$41.33 BGN 69.7
-13.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.51 BGN 37.98
$14.56 BGN 24.57
54.60%
Cinema Ticket
$6.92 BGN 11.67
$9.08 BGN 15.32
-23.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$233 BGN 394
$404 BGN 682
-42.25%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,200 BGN 7,085
$5,514 BGN 9,302
-23.83%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.47 BGN 73.3
$60.7 BGN 102
-28.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.13 BGN 49.14
$33.62 BGN 56.7
-13.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$81.7 BGN 138
$92.8 BGN 157
-11.95%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.5 BGN 119
$99.4 BGN 168
-29.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BGN 614
$517 BGN 872
-29.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$263 BGN 444
$395 BGN 666
-33.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$576 BGN 972
$905 BGN 1,526
-36.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$437 BGN 736
$635 BGN 1,071
-31.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,498 BGN 4,214
$2,952 BGN 4,980
-15.38%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,409 BGN 2,377
$1,879 BGN 3,169
-25.00%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$975 BGN 1,645
$1,140 BGN 1,923
-14.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.57
4.71
-2.97%

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Last update for Veliko Tarnovo: October 28, 2025

Last update for Varna: October 28, 2025

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