How expensive is Stara Zagora compared to the rest of Bulgaria?

Stara Zagora ranks #456 out of 577 cities globally. It is 9.6% cheaper than the Bulgaria average, based on 5 cities. The rent index is 6.7 and local purchasing power is 96.6.

What is the average rent in Stara Zagora?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Stara Zagora city centre costs approximately EUR 261 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 224 (saving 14%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 440.

Is Stara Zagora affordable to live in?

Stara Zagora is affordable by global standards. Groceries are very affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in Bulgaria earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,478 per month after tax.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Stara Zagora

9.6% onder het Bulgaria-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #456 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 21% van de steden wereldwijd

-9.6%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-47.2%

Huur

-22.4%

Boodschappen

+15.3%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Stara Zagora

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	EUR 261/mo ≈ $293	EUR 224/mo ≈ $251	14%
3-Kamer	EUR 440/mo ≈ $493	EUR 351/mo ≈ $393	20%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Stara Zagora has a cost of living index of 22.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

22.6

Index

Sources

0.9

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

22.1

Expatistan

23.0

LivingCost

16.7

left out

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-9.6% Affordable

Huur

-47.2% Very affordable

Boodschappen

-22.4% Very affordable

Restaurants

-14.3% Affordable

Koopkracht

+15.3% Strong

Wonen in Stara Zagora: Wat te Verwachten

Stara Zagora is affordable naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #456 van 577 steden). 9.6% goedkoper dan het Bulgaria-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 5 steden.

Boodschappen zijn very affordable, terwijl uit eten affordable is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Restaurants het duurst is.

Werknemers in Bulgaria met EUR 50,000 bruto ontvangen EUR 3,478/maand netto na belasting (effectief tarief: 16.5%%). Bekijk de volledige Bulgaria belastingcalculator →