Cost of living
Varna (Bulgaria) compared to Ruse
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Overview comparison
Varna (Bulgaria)Ruse
Consumer prices in Ruse are roughly 7% higher than in Varna (Bulgaria).
Cost of living
| Item | Varna (Bulgaria) | Ruse |
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| Total with rent one person | 973 | 868 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,675 | 1,960 |
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| Without rent one person | 471 | 449 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,574 | 1,264 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 581.21 | 505 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 840.89 | 1,014.16 |
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| Food person | 310 | 375 |
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| Food family | 1,131 | 1,067 |
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| Transport person | 34.34 | 26.28 |
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| Transport family | 76.98 | 91.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.49 years | 69.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Varna (Bulgaria) | Ruse |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.88 | 10.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 51.57 | 51.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.57 | 9.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.76 | 2.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.07 | 2.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.05 | 1.28 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Varna (Bulgaria) | Ruse |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 274.35 | 372.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 331.29 | 346.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 752.62 | 580.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 877.42 | 735.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.84 | 112.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 150.19 | 153.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.55 | 12.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Varna (Bulgaria) | Ruse |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.63 | 2.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,350 | 1,494 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,203 | 906 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 | 0.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.98% | 26.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.69 | 8.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.61 | 1.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | Varna (Bulgaria) | Ruse |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 | 2.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.08 | 4.07 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.19 | 9.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 9.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.83 | 12.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Varna (Bulgaria) | Ruse |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.71 | 23.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.99 | 9.96 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.31 | 25.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.68 | 4.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.32 | 26.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.66 | 41.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 558.68 | 515.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,876 | 8,540 |
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