Burgas, Bulgaria
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Burgas, Bulgaria: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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63%
Quality of life -
24%
Cost of living -
84%
Connectivity -
87%
Weather
60
General
| Currency | BGN |
| Population (in millions) | 0.4 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Lazur, Burgas 8 |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 8 |
| Top selling local beer | Shumensko |
| Most popular local dish | Shkembe |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Sea Garden, South Beach, Burgas Lake |
| Discount airline | Wizzair |
| Major airline | Bulgaria Air |
| Largest ride sharing company | No major ride sharing companies in Burgas |
| Primary train stations | Burgas Central Station, Burgas South Station, Burgas West Station |
| Primary airports | Burgas Airport, Varna Airport, Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 150000 CZK |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | There is no Apple store in Burgas, Bulgaria |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | Not available |
| Power socket type | C |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Technopolis |
| Best internet carrier | Vivacom |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telenor |
| Average monthly cost for internet | Approximately 40 BGN (Bulgarian Lev) |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Pharmacy |
| 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 rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | There 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 rate | Not available |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 BGN |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | UniCredit Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | No information available |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 166 (police), 160 (ambulance), 150 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
63%
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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-Rate | 4.06% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | BGN 300 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | BGN 3,200 |
Cost of living
24%
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Purchasing Power
51%
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Rent
9%
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Food
32%
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Restaurant
35%
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Workspace
48%
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Transport
18%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | BGN 635.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | BGN 457.78 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | BGN 1,076.99 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | BGN 787.50 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | BGN 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 Restaurant | BGN 15.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | BGN 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 Apartment | BGN 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 Adult | BGN 50.62 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | BGN 16.50 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | BGN 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 |
