Cost of Living in Veliko Tarnovo

Summary of cost of living in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,463.1$ (2,090.8€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 673.9$ (572.0€), excluding rent.
  • Veliko Tarnovo is 41.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Veliko Tarnovo is, on average, 76.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 8.94 € 5.11-10.23
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 35.82 € 22.98-46.02
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 8.69 € 8.19-9.19
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.66 € 0.92-2.05
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.56 € 2.55-3.07
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.66 € 1.02-2.56
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.07 € 0.95-1.53
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.89 € 0.51-1.02
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.70 € 1.43-1.79
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.81 € 0.56-0.93
White Rice (1 lb) 1.10 € 0.93-1.39
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.76 € 2.15-4.61
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.47 € 3.02-6.04
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.23 € 2.55-4.41
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.11 € 2.32-6.50
Apples (1 lb) 0.65 € 0.35-1.00
Bananas (1 lb) 0.84 € 0.70-0.93
Oranges (1 lb) 0.78 € 0.46-1.04
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.99 € 0.70-1.39
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.45 € 0.28-0.70
Onions (1 lb) 0.48 € 0.28-0.70
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.90 € 0.51-1.53
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.67 € 0.51-1.02
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.89 € 2.55-10.23
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.07 € 0.67-1.28
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.45 € 1.02-1.79
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 3.58 € 3.07-4.60
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.77 € 0.77-1.53
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 20.45 € 20.45-33.22
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 1.02 € 0.97-1.07
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.99 € 0.99-1.64
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 10.22 € 9.21-25.58
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.28 € 1.22-1.33
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 27,942.42 € 26,850.86-30,707.50
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 27,354.86 € 19,939.79-28,113.81
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 93.42 € 64.14-240.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 16.36 € 12.79-21.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 12.40 € 8.19-15.35
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 27.12 € 15.35-46.02
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 17.91 € 10.23-28.16
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 6.14 € 6.14-6.14
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ?
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 42.61 € 35.82-51.14
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 27.27 € 20.47-30.68
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 108.63 € 66.52-153.41
Men's Leather Business Shoes 84.39 € 66.52-102.27
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 313.33 € 281.41-364.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 235.16 € 204.66-255.68
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 507.19 € 434.91-614.15
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 372.39 € 357.95-460.23
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 201.31 € 111.48-266.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 112.32 € 92.90-237.50
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 814.11 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.68 2.60-5.70

Prices in Veliko Tarnovo

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Last update: 11 March 2026
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