Cost of Living in Varna

Summary of cost of living in Varna, Bulgaria:

Restaurants
Edit Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 лв 10.00-20.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 70.00 лв 50.00-90.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 12.00 лв 10.00-15.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 4.00 лв 2.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 5.00 лв 3.00-6.00
Cappuccino (regular) 3.54 лв 1.50-5.00
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.39 лв 1.50-3.50
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.68 лв 1.00-2.50
Markets
Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 11.90 лв 10.18-13.59
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.55 лв 1.00-2.72
Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.76 лв 1.36-2.72
Eggs (regular) (12) 5.70 лв 4.80-7.20
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.22 лв 4.99-11.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.53 лв 3.63-7.26
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 8.56 лв 6.35-13.61
Apples (1 lb) 1.10 лв 0.91-1.36
Banana (1 lb) 1.45 лв 1.22-2.27
Oranges (1 lb) 1.42 лв 0.91-1.81
Tomato (1 lb) 1.94 лв 1.25-2.27
Potato (1 lb) 0.83 лв 0.45-0.95
Onion (1 lb) 0.84 лв 0.50-1.17
Lettuce (1 head) 1.57 лв 1.00-2.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.09 лв 0.80-1.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.00 лв 7.50-15.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.80 лв 1.00-2.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.59 лв 1.80-4.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 6.00 лв 5.80-6.00
Transportation
Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.00 лв 1.60-2.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 45.00 лв 40.00-50.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.10 лв 1.90-2.40
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 1.85 лв 1.61-2.90
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 21.00 лв 18.00-21.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 10.38 лв 9.84-11.36
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 54,658.00 лв 45,000.00-54,658.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 44,022.22 лв 40,000.00-53,200.00
Utilities (Monthly)
Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 215.23 лв 150.00-340.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 30.46 лв 20.00-40.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 22.96 лв 15.00-35.00
Sports And Leisure
Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 67.90 лв 50.00-100.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 22.25 лв 18.00-30.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 15.00 лв 12.00-20.00
Childcare
Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 660.00 лв 400.00-800.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 8,625.00 лв 3,500.00-12,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 103.00 лв 70.00-150.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 63.18 лв 30.00-90.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 148.89 лв 100.00-195.52
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 170.60 лв 80.00-250.00
Rent Per Month
Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 770.86 лв 586.56-1,200.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 609.15 лв 400.00-900.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,564.29 лв 1,200.00-2,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,068.78 лв 800.00-1,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 337.66 лв 272.46-454.10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 214.35 лв 167.22-278.71
Salaries And Financing
Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,611.82 лв
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 5.16 3.00-5.70

Prices in Varna

This city had 804 entries in the past 12 months by 87 different contributors.
Last update: March 2024
Sources and References
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Sign Up for Our Newsletter:
Your Email Address:
  
  
Leave a comment:

Your name: Sign In

Your email address (optional):

Your comment (no HTML):

6 Comments so far
Anonymous on Nov 30, 2022:
Bulgarian men and women look like a bad experiment gone wrong the missing link.
Anonymous on Nov 07, 2022:
Enjoy your time in Varna Icelander.Varna is known to be the organized crime capital of Bulgaria.Theres a heavy Mafia presence there.I'm a Brit lived in Varna for just 5 months.I planned on retirement there.Heres what changed my mind.As a foreigner in Varna you will notice things that seem different in the beginning which is normal.But those things tend to be ongoing on a much more intense level.I don't visit bars or clubs not my thing.Once you rent or buy a place to live word travels quickly via the real estate agent you dealt with or the owner of the property for that matter.They will tell others everything about you including your proof of income which is required to rent or buy real estate.

People were following me back home from going shopping or just walking around.A woman who lived across the street told me the mafia is following me around.I said ok laughing until one week later I was met at the exit of the apartment complex I was staying at by two big men dressed very nicely.The one man said we want a payment each month or we can go a different route which isn't healthy for you.I packed my things took a taxi to the airport.Be very careful in Varna Mafia is everywhere
Anonymous on Sep 11, 2022:
I come from Reykjavik Iceland and live now in center of Varna Bulgaria people here are friendly and this is not to big city and not to small and lovely beach and beautiful town center.
Anonymous on Mar 03, 2021:
We are recruiting fit pretty women for casting in Damascus Syria that are from Varna. All expenses paid for a 3 year term entertaining men in Damascus and remote areas of Syria. An open mind and entertainment experience a bonus plus great pay. This could turn out to be a permanent position if you pass the interviews.Women between the ages of 20 to 23 acceptable however women up to 30 depending upon how experienced they are.Phone usage and computers not permitted during 3 year term while in Syria.This is an excellent opportunity to expand your horizons and have peace within.
Anonymous on Jan 22, 2021:
Varna has a good historical district but I wouldn't call Varna a great city or fantastic lifestyle. You cannot drink the tap water holes in the streets a quarter size of a Volkswagen beetle irregular transportation options and high crime.
Anonymous on Aug 14, 2020:
Great city! Fantastic lifestyle. Western Europeans have no idea what they are missing.