What is the cost of living in Burgas?

The cost of living in Burgas is 78.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.1). Groceries are 58.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 50.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 482 per month. Local purchasing power index is 72.1 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 3,478 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 16.5%). Use our Bulgaria tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria · #481 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Burgas?

Q: Should I move to Burgas?

Burgas, Bulgaria has a cost of living 78.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.1). It is ranked #481 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 72.1 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Bulgaria earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,478/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

78.9% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-78.9%

vs NYC

EUR 482

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,478

Net take-home

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Bulgaria → EUR 3,478/month net after tax (16.5% effective rate). Full Bulgaria tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Burgas

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

21.1 Affordable

Rent

11.2 Very affordable

Groceries

41.3 Affordable

Restaurants

49.1 Affordable

Purchasing Power

72.1 Moderate

Rent in Burgas

1-BR, city centre EUR 482/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 387/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 714/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 555/mo

Save by going outside centre 20% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Bulgaria take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,478/Net take-home (16.5% effective rate, single filer)

Full Bulgaria tax calculator →

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CoL index 22.6

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