Travel budget in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: calculate your travel budget

Bulgaria: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bulgaria for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 37 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 977* (1638 BGN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 101 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • $ 9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2664* (4438 BGN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 120 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 3838* (6384 BGN)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025

Cost of living: Bulgaria VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 is 39% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Bulgaria by expense type

Bulgaria: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bulgaria costs 44% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 7.2 to $ 19)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 16 to $ 37)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9/person
($ 7.5 to $ 11)

23% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

25% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

51% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

62% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Bulgaria: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bulgaria costs 36% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 39 to $ 316)

22% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 42 to $ 292)

31% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 44 to $ 400)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 155
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 61 to $ 378)

26% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 77 to $ 332)

41% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 244
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 52/month
($ 22 to $ 265)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 122
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 127/month
($ 45 to $ 420)

35% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 197
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 131/month
($ 47 to $ 452)

32% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 77/month
($ 44 to $ 167)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 169
Family room
Family room
$ 178/month
($ 60 to $ 659)

31% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 258

Bulgaria: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bulgaria costs 22% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

42% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

10% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.3)

10% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.1/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 11)

33% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

12% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

31% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Bulgaria: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Bulgaria costs 52% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

67% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

19% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

75% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 119)

27% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Bulgaria: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bulgaria costs 32% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9/ticket
($ 6.4 to $ 12)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 9 to $ 25)

24% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Bulgaria: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Bulgaria costs 45% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 4.2)

68% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 31 to $ 121)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 36
($ 19 to $ 61)

25% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Sofia
London → Sofia
London → Sofia
$ 165
(fair price: $ 134)
Manchester → Sofia
Manchester → Sofia
Manchester → Sofia
$ 220
(fair price: $ 180)
London → Varna
London → Varna
London → Varna
$ 270
(fair price: $ 209)
Montreal → Sofia
Montreal → Sofia
Montreal → Sofia
$ 976
(fair price: $ 886)
Edinburgh → Sofia
Edinburgh → Sofia
Edinburgh → Sofia
$ 202
(fair price: $ 173)
Dublin → Sofia
Dublin → Sofia
Dublin → Sofia
$ 199
(fair price: $ 165)

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About the information on the cost of living in Bulgaria

The information about the cost of living in Bulgaria shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Bulgaria updated on 28-02-2025.

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