Varna ranks 4th of 5 priced cities in Bulgaria on cost — $1,075 a month in essentials, 41% above Ruse, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,208 covers that 1.1×. 103.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at oblast level. PM2.5 averages 9.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 3°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 | $450 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $586 |
| Groceries | $148 |
| Dining out | $266 |
| Utilities | $182 |
| Local transport | $29 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,075 |
| Avg net salary | $1,208 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $814 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,162 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Varna, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.66 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $60.64 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.48 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.98 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.91 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.49 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.75 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.59 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.96 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.28 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.69 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.56 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.60 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.31 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.06 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.31 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.86 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.14 |
| Monthly transit pass | $29.14 |
| Taxi start | $1.51 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.76 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.66 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $165.01 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.17 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $20.36 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.49 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.11 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Varna has 103.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (oblast level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Bulgaria cities we track. Bulgaria's national figure is 105.4, so Varna runs 2 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 | 3.2°C | -0.7°C | 82% | 63% | 52 mm |
| Feb | 5.7°C | 2.2°C | 79% | 66% | 41 mm |
| Mar | 7.7°C | 4.6°C | 77% | 62% | 48 mm |
| Apr | 12°C | 9.9°C | 73% | 52% | 45 mm |
| May | 16.8°C | 16.3°C | 77% | 57% | 62 mm |
| Jun | 21.8°C | 23.3°C | 77% | 47% | 80 mm |
| Jul | 24.2°C | 26.1°C | 71% | 33% | 44 mm |
| Aug | 24.6°C | 26.2°C | 69% | 28% | 26 mm |
| Sep | 20.2°C | 20.4°C | 71% | 42% | 27 mm |
| Oct | 14.4°C | 13.2°C | 78% | 52% | 46 mm |
| Nov | 9.6°C | 7.3°C | 84% | 65% | 50 mm |
| Dec | 5.4°C | 2.2°C | 84% | 59% | 43 mm |
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