What budget for activities and outings Bulgaria?

Museum entrance fees are quite low compared to Western Europe. At historical sites and monasteries, parking is usually charged (between 2 and 5 leva).

The number one activity here without paying a cent: hiking. It can be practiced in the mountains, in the valleys, along the Danube, or even in the city for an urban discovery. Running on the Black Sea can also be enjoyable.

Shopping in Bulgaria is a good plan for Western Europeans because the standard of living is lower and so are the prices. No doubt that you will not come back empty-handed..

What budget to eat Bulgaria?

Most restaurants accept both cash and credit cards.

The "Dineout" application lists more than 200 carefully selected establishments in Sofia and Bulgaria. You can book your table directly online, without even making a phone call, you receive confirmation and that's it!

Prices in bars are much cheaper than in France. For example, a pint of beer (50 ml) costs around 2 €.

What is the budget for accommodation Bulgaria?

Prices are significantly lower than in Western Europe, although there is a large difference between the prices in the cities and in the countryside. Especially in the mountains and on the coast there are often price differences between low and high season of up to 40%!

You can book online and pay directly or on site. Credit cards are often accepted except in small establishments.

Travel budget Bulgaria and cost of living

For everyday consumer goods, food, clothing, everyday objects, prices are about half of what they are in France. A loaf of bread costs about 50 stotinki, a restaurant meal about 10 leva, a kilo of fruit 1 lev, a kebab 2-3 leva, a bottle of wine between 2 and 12 leva, a box of shampoo 2-3 leva. The price of gasoline, obviously variable according to the situation, is lower than in France (about 2.10 leva per liter). On the other hand, products imported from the West, such as household appliances or hi-fi, can be much more expensive than in their country of production, as well as many imported products. For the traveler, therefore, the purchasing power is high. However, in recent years, prices have increased significantly. In the city and in the tourist areas, this is clearly noticeable.

In restaurants, it is customary to leave a tip of 10 to 15% of the bill to the waiter, even if the service is included.