Burgas, Bulgaria

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March 12, 2023

Living in Burgas, Bulgaria: Overview

Overall score | Worksplorer index

  • 63%

    Quality of life
  • 24%

    Cost of living
  • 62%

    Connectivity
  • 87%

    Weather

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General

CurrencyBGN
Population (in millions)0.4
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200)Unranked
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA40% cheaper
Best neighborhood to stayLazur, Burgas 8
Culture

Number of museums and galleries8
Top selling local beerShumensko
Most popular local dishShkembe
Travel

Most popular tourist attraction(s)Sea Garden, South Beach, Burgas Lake
Discount airlineWizzair
Major airlineBulgaria Air
Largest ride sharing companyNo major ride sharing companies in Burgas
Primary train stationsBurgas Central Station, Burgas South Station, Burgas West Station
Primary airportsBurgas Airport, Varna Airport, Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
Best rental car companyHertz
Used car costs150000 CZK
Connectivity

Apple store addresses There is no Apple store in Burgas, Bulgaria
Internet connection (in Mbps)Not available
Power socket typeC
Supply voltage 220V
Best electronics storeTechnopolis
Best internet carrierVivacom
Primary cellular carrierTelenor
Average monthly cost for internetApproximately 40 BGN (Bulgarian Lev)
Shopping

The best drug storePharmacy
Best restaurant chain
The best grocery store
The most popular fashion brand
Regulatory

GDP per capita$14,845 / year
Average annual income$18,000
Sales tax rate20%
Income tax rateThere is no specific income tax rate for Burgas. The income tax rate in Bulgaria is 10%
Tourist visa valid (in days)90
Financial

Average mortgage rateNot available
Suggested ATM take out500 BGN
Bank that has the most ATM machinesUniCredit Bank
Average tip in restaurantNo information available
Pay using credit or debit cardNot very common
Health

Emergency Phone Numbers112 (general), 166 (police), 160 (ambulance), 150 (firefighters)
Polution per square meter545
Health quality rank (according to WHO) Not available
Main religion
Quality of life

63%

  • 61%

    Safety, freedom, rights
  • 68%

    Traffic
  • 68%

    Property to income
  • 39%

    Crime
  • 54%

    Healthcare
  • 87%

    Weather
Salaries

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)BGN 1,292
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate4.06%
Childcare

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 ChildBGN 300
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 ChildBGN 3,200
Cost of living

24%

  • Purchasing Power

    51%

     

     

  • Rent

    9%

     

     

  • Food

    32%

     

     

  • Restaurant

    35%

     

     

  • Workspace

    48%

     

     

  • Transport

    18%

     

     

Rent

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per MonthBGN 635.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per MonthBGN 457.78
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per MonthBGN 1,076.99
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per MonthBGN 787.50
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And LeisureBGN 16.50
Food

Milk (regular), (1 liter)BGN 2.44
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)BGN 1.43
Eggs (regular) (12)BGN 3.98
Local Cheese (1kg)BGN 14.84
Water (1.5 liter bottle)BGN 1.08
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)BGN 9.50
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)BGN 1.46
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)BGN 1.96
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)BGN 5.80
Chicken Fillets (1kg)BGN 10.91
Apples (1kg)BGN 2.13
Oranges (1kg)BGN 2.41
Potato (1kg)BGN 1.50
Lettuce (1 head)BGN 1.49
Rice (white), (1kg)BGN 2.98
Tomato (1kg)BGN 3.96
Banana (1kg)BGN 3.04
Onion (1kg)BGN 1.46
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)BGN 15.92
Restaurants

Meal, Inexpensive RestaurantBGN 15.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-courseBGN 60.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)BGN 13.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)BGN 3.25
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)BGN 3.50
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)BGN 1.94
Water (0.33 liter bottle) BGN 1.28
Cappuccino (regular)BGN 3.42
Connectivity

94%

Infrastructure

89/100

Internet speed

92/100

Internet cost

95/100

Pre-paid plan

98/100

Utilities (Monthly)

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 ApartmentBGN 187.07
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)BGN 0.25
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)BGN 21.62
Sports

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 AdultBGN 50.62
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)BGN 16.50
Cinema, International Release, 1 SeatBGN 13.00
Transportation

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)BGN 1.50
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)BGN 45.00
Gasoline (1 liter)BGN 2.76
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)BGN 40,500.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)BGN 43,316.50
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)BGN 1.64
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)BGN 1.04
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)BGN 7.00