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

🙂 Solo nomad: Veliko Tarnovo is 9.8% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 19.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Veliko Tarnovo is 10.6% cheaper than Varna without rent, and 16.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.42 BGN 17.30
$11.90 BGN 19.76
-12.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.27 BGN 68.5
$46.33 BGN 76.9
-10.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.79 BGN 14.60
$8.94 BGN 14.85
-1.68%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.22
$2.60 BGN 4.31
-25.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 BGN 2.25
$1.81 BGN 3.01
-24.86%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGN 1.15
$1.28 BGN 2.13
-46.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 BGN 3.25
$3.03 BGN 5.03
-35.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 BGN 4.96
$2.99 BGN 4.97
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.70 BGN 2.82
$1.88 BGN 3.11
-9.57%
White Bread (500g)
$0.95 BGN 1.58
$1.03 BGN 1.70
-7.77%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.96 BGN 3.25
$2.47 BGN 4.10
-20.65%
Eggs
$3.25 BGN 5.39
$3.41 BGN 5.67
-4.69%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.34 BGN 15.50
$10.84 BGN 18.00
-13.84%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.07 BGN 13.40
$8.49 BGN 14.09
-4.95%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.34 BGN 18.82
$12.21 BGN 20.27
-7.13%
Apples (1kg)
$1.64 BGN 2.73
$1.62 BGN 2.69
1.23%
Banana (1kg)
$2.12 BGN 3.52
$2.08 BGN 3.45
1.92%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.07 BGN 3.44
$1.85 BGN 3.07
11.89%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.56 BGN 4.26
$2.74 BGN 4.54
-6.57%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.00
$1.21 BGN 2.01
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Onion (1kg)
$1.33 BGN 2.21
$1.15 BGN 1.90
15.65%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.05 BGN 1.74
$0.99 BGN 1.65
6.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BGN 1.32
$0.75 BGN 1.24
6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.69 BGN 6.12
$3.73 BGN 6.19
-1.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.03 BGN 11.67
$7.94 BGN 13.18
-11.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.99 BGN 1.65
$1.11 BGN 1.84
-10.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.60 BGN 2.66
$1.83 BGN 3.03
-12.57%
🚌 Getting Around
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.87 BGN 1.44
$1.15 BGN 1.91
-24.35%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.47 BGN 55.6
$29.11 BGN 48.32
14.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 BGN 2.01
$1.40 BGN 2.32
-13.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.08
$0.66 BGN 1.09
-1.52%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.69 BGN 19.41
$12.60 BGN 20.92
-7.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.56 BGN 2.59
$1.55 BGN 2.57
0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.7K BGN 52.6K
$32.7K BGN 54.2K
-3.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.0K BGN 43.1K
$28.7K BGN 47.7K
-9.50%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$94.2 BGN 156
$125 BGN 208
-24.83%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.29 BGN 27.04
$19.20 BGN 31.87
-15.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.41 BGN 22.26
$15.54 BGN 25.79
-13.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.82 BGN 59.5
$40.25 BGN 66.8
-11.01%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.95 BGN 36.44
$14.71 BGN 24.42
49.22%
Cinema Ticket
$6.87 BGN 11.41
$9.07 BGN 15.06
-24.26%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$233 BGN 387
$407 BGN 675
-42.68%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,117 BGN 6,834
$5,430 BGN 9,014
-24.18%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.92 BGN 72.9
$61.2 BGN 102
-28.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.08 BGN 48.28
$34.17 BGN 56.7
-14.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$81.7 BGN 136
$92.7 BGN 154
-11.87%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.8 BGN 118
$102 BGN 169
-30.33%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$365 BGN 606
$514 BGN 854
-29.00%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$260 BGN 432
$398 BGN 661
-34.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$582 BGN 966
$900 BGN 1,495
-35.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$440 BGN 730
$652 BGN 1,082
-32.55%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,540 BGN 4,217
$3,137 BGN 5,208
-19.02%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,408 BGN 2,337
$2,043 BGN 3,392
-31.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Veliko Tarnovo
Varna
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$956 BGN 1,587
$1,238 BGN 2,055
-22.79%
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: April 11, 2026

Last update for Varna: April 13, 2026

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