Cost of Living Comparison Between Vratsa and Bansko Cost of Living Comparison Between Vratsa and Bansko

😐 Solo nomad: Vratsa is 37.9% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 8.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Vratsa is 13.7% more expensive than Bansko without rent, and 6.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.06 BGN 15.28
$9.08 BGN 15.32
-0.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.84 BGN 50.3
$35.42 BGN 59.8
-15.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.75 BGN 9.7
$9.39 BGN 15.85
-38.76%
Cappuccino
$2.45 BGN 4.13
$1.94 BGN 3.27
26.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 BGN 2.46
$1.27 BGN 2.14
14.96%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 BGN 1.54
$0.73 BGN 1.23
24.66%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 BGN 2.95
$1.17 BGN 1.97
49.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.43 BGN 4.1
$2.1 BGN 3.55
15.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 BGN 2.41
$1.93 BGN 3.26
-25.91%
White Bread (500g)
$1.06 BGN 1.78
$0.79 BGN 1.33
34.18%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.32 BGN 2.23
$1.51 BGN 2.54
-12.58%
Eggs
$3.24 BGN 5.46
$2.18 BGN 3.67
48.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.72 BGN 16.39
$9.11 BGN 15.37
6.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.84 BGN 9.85
$7.6 BGN 12.83
-23.16%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.91 BGN 20.1
$8.86 BGN 14.95
34.42%
Apples (1kg)
$1.51 BGN 2.55
$1.3 BGN 2.2
16.15%
Banana (1kg)
$1.7 BGN 2.88
$1.72 BGN 2.91
-1.16%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.04
$1.79 BGN 3.01
-32.40%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.75 BGN 2.95
$2.21 BGN 3.72
-20.81%
Potato (1kg)
$1.03 BGN 1.74
$1 BGN 1.69
3.00%
Onion (1kg)
$0.85 BGN 1.43
$0.79 BGN 1.34
7.59%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.84 BGN 1.42
$0.61 BGN 1.03
37.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 BGN 1.03
$0.74 BGN 1.25
-17.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.47 BGN 5.86
$3.72 BGN 6.28
-6.72%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.26 BGN 8.87
$6.12 BGN 10.33
-14.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BGN 1.76
$1.2 BGN 2.03
-13.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BGN 2.95
$2.08 BGN 3.51
-15.87%
🚌 Getting Around
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.57 BGN 0.96
$0.9 BGN 1.53
-36.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.4 BGN 29.35
$27.53 BGN 46.45
-36.80%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.85 BGN 1.43
$1.32 BGN 2.23
-35.61%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.6 BGN 1.01
$0.76 BGN 1.28
-21.05%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.41 BGN 10.82
$10.3 BGN 17.37
-37.77%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.55
$1.47 BGN 2.48
2.72%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K BGN 54.6K
$30.4K BGN 51.2K
6.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.5K BGN 46.4K
$17.7K BGN 29.8K
55.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.5 BGN 161
$104 BGN 176
-8.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.9 BGN 21.76
$14.84 BGN 25.04
-13.07%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.84 BGN 25.04
$11.04 BGN 18.62
34.42%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.93 BGN 40.37
$33.26 BGN 56.1
-28.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.01 BGN 25.32
$7.26 BGN 12.25
106.75%
Cinema Ticket
$5.88 BGN 9.92
$8.19 BGN 13.81
-28.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$418 BGN 705
$235 BGN 396
78.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,867 BGN 11.6K
$2,365 BGN 3,989
190.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.6 BGN 102
$38.19 BGN 64.4
58.55%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.03 BGN 60.8
$19.08 BGN 32.19
88.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 BGN 171
$46.9 BGN 79.1
116.08%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 BGN 180
$51 BGN 86.1
108.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$260 BGN 438
$523 BGN 882
-50.34%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$269 BGN 453
$384 BGN 648
-29.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$480 BGN 809
$635 BGN 1,070
-24.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$420 BGN 709
$636 BGN 1,072
-33.86%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,429 BGN 2,411
$1,215 BGN 2,050
17.58%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$790 BGN 1,332
$1,031 BGN 1,740
-23.41%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Vratsa
Bansko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,116 BGN 1,882
$1,189 BGN 2,005
-6.13%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
3.4
32.06%

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

Last update for Vratsa: October 29, 2025

Last update for Bansko: October 28, 2025

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