What is the cost of living in Stara Zagora?

The cost of living in Stara Zagora is 77.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 22.6). Groceries are 66.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 56.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 261 per month. Local purchasing power index is 96.6 (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 · #456 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Stara Zagora?

Q: Should I move to Stara Zagora?

Stara Zagora, Bulgaria has a cost of living 77.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 22.6). It is ranked #456 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 96.6 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.

77.4% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-77.4%

vs NYC

EUR 261

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,478

Net take-home

Strong

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: Stara Zagora

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

22.6 Affordable

Rent

6.7 Very affordable

Groceries

34.0 Very affordable

Restaurants

43.1 Affordable

Purchasing Power

96.6 Strong

Rent in Stara Zagora

1-BR, city centre EUR 261/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 224/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 440/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 351/mo

Save by going outside centre 14% 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 →

Considering alternatives?

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