Cost of Living in Bulgaria
Summary of cost of living in Bulgaria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,568.9 (€2,209.9), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $708.7 (€609.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bulgaria is, on average, 38.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bulgaria is, on average, 70.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €10.23 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €40.92 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €8.19 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.25 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.91 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.21 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.46 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.13 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.60 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €0.91 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.89 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.05 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.21 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.20 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.26 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.69 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.79 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.73 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.08 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.41 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €0.91 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.63 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.14 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.94 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.51 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €3.45 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €0.80 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €25.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.33 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.07 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €10.74 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.34 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €26,850.86 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €22,420.38 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €115.11 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €15.90 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €12.33 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €30.09 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €16.10 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €7.67 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €499.21 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €8,612.91 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €53.70 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €30.79 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €81.85 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €81.04 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €413.14 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €324.19 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €728.02 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €527.79 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €194.75 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €132.70 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,002.05 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.26 | |
Prices in Bulgaria
This country had 5990 entries in the past 12 months by 577 different contributors.
Last update: 18 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 18 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Bulgaria
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | 48.9 | 17.9 | 34.8 | 47.9 | 52.7 | 97.0 | |
| Varna | 46.4 | 13.6 | 31.5 | 47.5 | 48.2 | 77.5 | |
| Plovdiv | 40.6 | 11.5 | 27.4 | 43.7 | 39.3 | 83.3 | |
| Burgas | 40.3 | 11.5 | 27.2 | 41.6 | 44.1 | 77.5 | |
| Stara Zagora | 34.2 | 6.9 | 21.8 | 34.4 | 37.4 | 100.0 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Bulgaria:
Cost of Living in Благоевград
Cost of Living in Бургас
Cost of Living in Варна
Cost of Living in Велико Търново
Cost of Living in Видин
Cost of Living in Враца
Cost of Living in Габрово
Cost of Living in Добрич
Cost of Living in Кърджали
Cost of Living in Кюстендил
Cost of Living in Ловеч
Cost of Living in Монтана
Cost of Living in Пазарджик
Cost of Living in Перник
Cost of Living in Плевен
Cost of Living in Пловдив
Cost of Living in Разград
Cost of Living in Русе
Cost of Living in Силистра
Cost of Living in Сливен
Cost of Living in Смолян
Cost of Living in Софийска
Cost of Living in София-град
Cost of Living in Стара Загора
Cost of Living in Търговище
Cost of Living in Хасково
Cost of Living in Шумен
Cost of Living in Ямбол
Cost of Living in Бургас
Cost of Living in Варна
Cost of Living in Велико Търново
Cost of Living in Видин
Cost of Living in Враца
Cost of Living in Габрово
Cost of Living in Добрич
Cost of Living in Кърджали
Cost of Living in Кюстендил
Cost of Living in Ловеч
Cost of Living in Монтана
Cost of Living in Пазарджик
Cost of Living in Перник
Cost of Living in Плевен
Cost of Living in Пловдив
Cost of Living in Разград
Cost of Living in Русе
Cost of Living in Силистра
Cost of Living in Сливен
Cost of Living in Смолян
Cost of Living in Софийска
Cost of Living in София-град
Cost of Living in Стара Загора
Cost of Living in Търговище
Cost of Living in Хасково
Cost of Living in Шумен
Cost of Living in Ямбол
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