Bulgaria Trip Cost Calculator

Plan your Bulgaria budget with detailed cost breakdowns for 2 destinations.

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Plovdiv

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Bulgaria Travel Budget Guide

Planning Your Bulgaria Budget

Bulgaria is Eastern Europe at its most affordable - ancient Thracian tombs, Roman theaters, Orthodox monasteries, and pristine mountain ranges. The lev is pegged to the Euro at about 2:1.

Regional Price Differences

  • Sofia: Capital with most museums. Very cheap.
  • Plovdiv: 2nd city, cultural capital. Affordable.
  • Black Sea Coast: Summer beach prices higher.
  • Bansko/Ski Resorts: Winter season prices spike.
  • Rila/Pirin Mountains: Hiking paradise, budget-friendly.

Money-Saving Tips for Bulgaria

  1. Eat banitsa daily - €1.50 pastries everywhere
  2. Visit free Rila Monastery - UNESCO site with no entry fee
  3. Use cheap public transport - €0.80 metro and buses
  4. Hike the mountains - Free and spectacular
  5. Drink local rakia - €1.50 per shot

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a week trip to Bulgaria cost?
A week in Bulgaria costs $245-420 for budget travelers, $490-840 for mid-range, and $1,260+ for luxury travelers, including accommodation, food, transport, and activities.
Is Bulgaria expensive?
Bulgaria is one of Europe's cheapest countries. Ancient history, mountain hiking, Black Sea beaches all at rock-bottom prices.
What is the cheapest time to visit Bulgaria?
October to April (excluding ski season and holidays) offers lowest prices. Summer is peak for Black Sea coast.

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