PRICES IN BULGARIA
Bulgaria has been a member of the European Union since 2007, but the standard of living here is still significantly lower than in most countries of this association. On the other hand, foreigners are attracted by low tax rates, comfortable climate and reasonable cost of living. The average salary in Bulgaria before taxes is about 1,230 euros per month, and the minimum salary is about 550. The national currency in the country is the Bulgarian lev (BGN).
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Bulgaria in 2025.
PRICES IN BULGARIA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 3.11 BGN/1.59 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1.83 BGN/0.94 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 3.67 BGN/1.88 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 5.93 BGN/3.03 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 18.41 BGN/9.41 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 13.46 BGN/6.88 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 2.85 BGN/1.46 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 3.39 BGN/1.73 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 3.11 BGN/1.59 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 4.29 BGN/2.19 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 1.91 BGN/0.98€ |
| Onion (1 kg) | 1.95 BGN/1.00 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.74 BGN/0.89 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 BGN/0.62 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 12.00 BGN/6.14 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 1.80 BGN/0.92 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.96 BGN/1.51 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 6.20 BGN/3.17 € |
Important. It is cheaper to live in Bulgaria than in many other EU countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 1.60 BGN/0.82 € |
| Monthly pass | 50.00 BGN/25.57 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 1.30 BGN/0.66 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.61 BGN/1.33 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 205.10 BGN/104.87 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 30.33 BGN/15.51 Kr € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 24.39 BGN/12.47 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 59.03 BGN/30.18 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 27.45 BGN/14.04 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 15.00 BGN/7.67 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 101.51 BGN/51.90 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 58.72 BGN/30.02 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 159.14 BGN/81.37 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 175.38 BGN/89.67 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 28.00 BGN/14.32 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 BGN/2.43 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.06 BGN/2.08 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 810.09 BGN/414.21 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 1,517.28 BGN/775.81 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Bulgarian cities.
In conclusion, the best cities to live in Bulgaria are Burgas, Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Stara Zagora.
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