Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Bulgaria is 2.77 times less expensive as compared to Belgium.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Bulgaria and Belgium. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Bulgaria and Belgium.
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Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 750 BGN (405 USD) | 942 EUR (1,047.60 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,800 BGN (972 USD) | 1,500 EUR (1,668.15 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 450 BGN (243 USD) | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 750 BGN (405 USD) | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.5 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 0.01 to 0.45 % | 1.25 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Bulgaria is 2.26 times less expensive than Belgium.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) | 2,000 EUR (2,224.20 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 56.51% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Bulgaria costs 2.75 times less compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 46.24% less in Bulgaria compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) | 1.80 EUR (2 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) | 1.41 EUR (1.57 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) | 0.50 EUR (0.56 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 1.10 BGN (0.59 USD) | 2.07 EUR (2.30 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 3.20 BGN (1.73 USD) | 3.93 EUR (4.37 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 8.50 BGN (4.59 USD) | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 5.82 EUR (6.47 USD) |
In Bulgaria, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.23 times less expensive than the cost in Belgium.
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 39.12% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Apples (1 KG) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) | 2.56 EUR (2.85 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) | 2.80 EUR (3.11 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 4 BGN (2.16 USD) | 3.07 EUR (3.41 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 1.80 BGN (0.97 USD) | 1.91 EUR (2.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 4.50 BGN (2.43 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) | 2.20 EUR (2.45 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.41 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Soft Drink | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
Pizza for One | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 6 BGN (3.24 USD) | 6.50 EUR (7.23 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 49.52% less in Bulgaria compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 8 BGN (4.32 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.03 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) | 2.10 EUR (2.34 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) | 1 EUR (1.11 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.91 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 25,000 BGN (13,500 USD) | 20,000 EUR (22,242 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 600 BGN (324 USD) | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 300 BGN (162 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 4 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) | 1.72 EUR (1.91 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 8.40 BGN (4.54 USD) | 6.52 EUR (7.25 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 5 EUR 5.56 USD |
You would have to pay 1.60 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Bulgaria compared to that of Belgium.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Doctor Visit | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 32 EUR (35.59 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Eye Exam | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Vaccinations | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 2.39 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Haircuts | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) | 4.92 EUR (5.47 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 3.57 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 99 EUR (110.10 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Women's Dress | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 42 EUR (46.71 USD) |
Summer Dress | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Men's Suit | 350 BGN (189 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 93 EUR (103.43 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) | 129 EUR (143.46 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 90 BGN (48.60 USD) | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 5 EUR (5.56 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Sportswear | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.40 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Children's Jeans | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 500 BGN (270 USD) | 600 EUR (667.26 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 400 BGN (216 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 600 BGN (324 USD) | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 400 BGN (216 USD) | 300 EUR (333.63 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.93 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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PreSchool Fees | 300 BGN (162 USD) | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) | 300 EUR (333.63 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) |
Private School Fees | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 5,000 BGN (2,700 USD) | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 8,000 BGN (4,320 USD) | 5,000 EUR (5,560.50 USD) |
After School Activities | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Special Education Services | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Tutoring | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
School Supplies | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.10 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 12 BGN (6.48 USD) | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Gym Membership | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Bowling | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Mini Golf | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) |
Video Games | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Streaming Services | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.48 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Language Classes | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Art Classes | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Music Lessons | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Educational Software | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Belgium, you would have to pay 1.31 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) | 3,500 EUR (3,892.35 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) | 2,500 EUR (2,780.25 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 28.33 BGN per hour (15.30 USD) | 53.33 EUR per hour (59.31 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) | 5,000 EUR (5,560.50 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 21 % |
Social Security Contributions | 12.8 % | 13.07 % |
Pension Contributions | 14.8 % | 8.86 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 75 |
Median Household Income | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) | 35,000 EUR (38,923.50 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, you would earn 14.10 times less salary as compared to Belgium.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Belgium |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.86 times less in Bulgaria, as compared to Belgium.
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