🇧🇬 Bulgaria · #343 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Varna

3.9% above the Bulgaria average

Ranked #343 of 538 cities · More expensive than 36.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to Bulgaria average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Varna

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom BGN 626/mo ≈ $370 BGN 470/mo ≈ $278 25%
3-Bedroom BGN 1,092/mo ≈ $645 BGN 819/mo ≈ $484 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+3.9% Average
Rent
+0.6% Average
Groceries
+3.9% Average
Restaurants
+4.5% Average
Purchasing Power
-8.0% Average

Living in Varna: What to Expect

Varna is average by global standards (ranked #343 of 538 cities). It is 3.9% more expensive than the Bulgaria average, based on 5 cities.

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

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer 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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