Bansko, Bulgaria
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bansko, Bulgaria: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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44%
Quality of life -
85%
Cost of living -
80%
Connectivity -
87%
Weather
47
General
| Currency | BGN |
| Population (in millions) | 0.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Razlog, Pirin Street |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 5 |
| Top selling local beer | Shumensko |
| Most popular local dish | Shopska |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Vihren Peak, Pirin National Park, Bansko Ski Resort |
| Discount airline | Wizzair |
| Major airline | No major airline |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Bansko, Gotse Delchev, Razlog |
| Primary airports | No primary airports in Bansko |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | No information available |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | There is no Apple store in Bansko, Bulgaria |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | Unknown |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | None |
| Best internet carrier | VIVACOM |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 40 BGN |
Shopping
| The best drug store | N/A |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | Unknown |
| Average annual income | $14000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | There is no single income tax rate in Bansko. Income tax rates vary depending on the individual's income level and other factors |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | Tourist visas are not valid for Bansko |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | It is not possible to provide an answer to this question as mortgage rates vary depending on the lender and the borrower's credit score |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 BGN |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Piraeus Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 112 (police), 112 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | Approximately 40 people per square meter live in Bansko |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
44%
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73%
Safety, freedom, rights -
43%
Traffic -
31%
Property to income -
27%
Crime -
0%
Healthcare -
87%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | BGN 1,333 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.78% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | BGN 300 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | BGN 0 |
Cost of living
85%
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Purchasing Power
0%
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Rent
10%
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Food
0%
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Restaurant
39%
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Workspace
41%
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Transport
30%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | BGN 566.46 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | BGN 607.35 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | BGN 1,023.67 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | BGN 940.34 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | BGN 0.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | BGN 2.95 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | BGN 1.50 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | BGN 4.58 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | BGN 16.99 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | BGN 1.12 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | BGN 10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | BGN 1.47 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | BGN 3.30 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | BGN 5.50 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | BGN 10.33 |
| Apples (1kg) | BGN 2.67 |
| Oranges (1kg) | BGN 2.70 |
| Potato (1kg) | BGN 1.47 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | BGN 1.50 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | BGN 4.00 |
| Tomato (1kg) | BGN 4.53 |
| Banana (1kg) | BGN 2.68 |
| Onion (1kg) | BGN 1.90 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | BGN 18.00 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | BGN 17.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | BGN 70.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | BGN 11.09 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | BGN 4.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | BGN 3.75 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | BGN 3.65 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | BGN 1.95 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | BGN 3.77 |
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 Apartment | BGN 144.52 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | BGN 0.22 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | BGN 18.33 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | BGN 45.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | BGN 0.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | BGN 13.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | BGN 1.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | BGN 2.73 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | BGN 46,862.50 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | BGN 46,750.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | BGN 1.89 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | BGN 0.95 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | BGN 16.70 |
