City in Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria
Cost of living in Veliko Tarnovo
How much a month costs in Veliko Tarnovo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,130–1,690 (€1,000–1,500).
Prices in Veliko Tarnovo
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €250–450 | $281–506 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €180–300 | $203–338 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €10–18 | $11–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €35–70 | $39–79 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €11–18 | $12–20 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1 | $1.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 73/100
A value score of 73/100 means Veliko Tarnovo gives more quality of life per dollar than 72% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 11 places we cover in Bulgaria.
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Cost of living across Bulgaria
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Veliko Tarnovo | $1,130–1,690 | 73/100 |
| Plovdiv | $1,240–1,800 | 68/100 |
| Bansko | $1,350–2,030 | 58/100 |
| Varna | $1,460–2,140 | 56/100 |
| Burgas | $1,460–2,140 | 54/100 |
| Nessebar | $1,580–2,250 | 46/100 |
| Golden Sands | $1,580–2,250 | 53/100 |
| Sozopol | $1,580–2,250 | 49/100 |
| Sofia | $1,690–2,480 | 49/100 |
| Sunny Beach | $1,690–2,480 | 32/100 |
| Borovets | $1,690–2,480 | 39/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Veliko Tarnovo?
About $675–956 on a lean budget, $1,130–1,690 for a comfortable month and $2,250–3,380 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Veliko Tarnovo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €250–450 ($281–506) a month in the center and €180–300 ($203–338) outside it.
How much does food cost in Veliko Tarnovo?
A local meal is €4–7 ($4.5–7.9); a mid-range restaurant is €11–18 ($12–20) per person.
Is Bulgaria expensive?
Prices in Bulgaria are about 46% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- BDZ (Bulgarian State Railways)
- Sofia Airport
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