🇧🇬 Bulgaria · #454 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Stara Zagora

7.6% below the Bulgaria average

Ranked #454 of 538 cities · More expensive than 15.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to Bulgaria average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Stara Zagora

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom BGN 344/mo ≈ $203 BGN 258/mo ≈ $152 25%
3-Bedroom BGN 599/mo ≈ $354 BGN 449/mo ≈ $266 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-7.6% Average
Rent
-5.0% Average
Groceries
-8.0% Affordable
Restaurants
-8.4% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+12.7% Strong

Living in Stara Zagora: What to Expect

Stara Zagora is average by global standards (ranked #454 of 538 cities). It is 7.6% cheaper than the Bulgaria average, based on 5 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Bulgaria earning BGN 97,792 gross take home BGN 6,822/month after tax (16.3% effective rate). See full Bulgaria tax calculator →

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