4.1% above the Bulgaria average
Ranked #351 of 558 cities · More expensive than 37.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to Bulgaria average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | BGN 810/mo ≈ $472 | BGN 608/mo ≈ $354 | 25% |
| 3-Bedroom | BGN 1,411/mo ≈ $822 | BGN 1,058/mo ≈ $617 | 25% |
Varna is average by global standards (ranked #351 of 558 cities). It is 4.1% more expensive than the Bulgaria average, based on 5 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries 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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