Europe
Cost of living in Bulgaria
46%of US price level
Is Bulgaria expensive?
Prices in Bulgaria are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Veliko Tarnovo, at about $1,130–1,690 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Bulgaria, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veliko Tarnovo | $1,130–1,690 | $281–506 | $4.5–7.9 | 73/100 |
| Plovdiv | $1,240–1,800 | $338–563 | $4.5–7.9 | 68/100 |
| Bansko | $1,350–2,030 | $338–675 | $5.6–9.0 | 58/100 |
| Varna | $1,460–2,140 | $394–675 | $5.6–9.0 | 56/100 |
| Burgas | $1,460–2,140 | $394–675 | $5.6–10.1 | 54/100 |
| Nessebar | $1,580–2,250 | — | $5.6–10.1 | 46/100 |
| Golden Sands | $1,580–2,250 | $338–563 | $6.8–11.3 | 53/100 |
| Sozopol | $1,580–2,250 | — | $5.6–10.1 | 49/100 |
| Sofia | $1,690–2,480 | $563–956 | $5.6–10.1 | 49/100 |
| Sunny Beach | $1,690–2,480 | — | $5.6–10.1 | 32/100 |
| Borovets | $1,690–2,480 | $394–731 | $6.8–11.3 | 39/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bulgaria
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria: visas
- Speedtest Global Index: Bulgaria
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Bulgaria
- World Bank open data
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