Burgas ranks 3rd of 5 priced cities in Bulgaria on cost — $989 a month in essentials, 30% above Ruse, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,016 covers that 1.0×. 101.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at oblast level. PM2.5 averages 10 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 5°C, Aug 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $421 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $524 |
| Groceries | $131 |
| Dining out | $282 |
| Utilities | $120 |
| Local transport | $35 |
| Essentials / mo | $989 |
| Avg net salary | $1,016 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $637 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $819 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Burgas, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.11 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $46.58 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.50 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.38 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.04 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.91 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.07 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.73 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.67 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.95 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.10 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.39 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.18 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.06 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.02 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.70 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.35 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.40 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.79 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.87 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.94 |
| Taxi start | $1.75 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.76 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.56 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $107.76 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $12.12 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.78 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $38.45 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.74 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Burgas has 101.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (oblast level). That is the 5th-highest of 6 Bulgaria cities we track. Bulgaria's national figure is 105.4, so Burgas runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8°C | 0.9°C | 79% | 62% | 65 mm |
| Feb | 6.8°C | 3.2°C | 77% | 62% | 50 mm |
| Mar | 8.5°C | 5.4°C | 77% | 61% | 48 mm |
| Apr | 12.3°C | 10.3°C | 75% | 50% | 51 mm |
| May | 17.1°C | 16.7°C | 78% | 54% | 47 mm |
| Jun | 22.1°C | 23.8°C | 78% | 43% | 67 mm |
| Jul | 24.6°C | 26.8°C | 73% | 27% | 25 mm |
| Aug | 25°C | 26.9°C | 72% | 24% | 24 mm |
| Sep | 21.2°C | 21.5°C | 72% | 41% | 28 mm |
| Oct | 15.8°C | 14.6°C | 77% | 52% | 48 mm |
| Nov | 11.5°C | 9.1°C | 81% | 64% | 54 mm |
| Dec | 7.2°C | 3.8°C | 81% | 58% | 53 mm |
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