General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Currency | Bulgarian lev |
| Main religion | Eastern Orthodox |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $124.1 billion |
| Size | 110,994 km² |
| Population | 6.8 million |
| Population density | 61.3/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.5 |
| City population | 74.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 1∘C |
| Summer | 24∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Bulgarian |
| Population able to read | 98.4% |
| Population with a college degree | 28.4% |
| Population able to speak english | 23.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 63 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Bulgaria Air |
| Main airport | Sofia Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $3 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $30/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $6500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 5-10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 26.24/MBits |
| Tld | .bg |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 76.6% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | eMAG |
| Supermarket | Kaufland |
| Pharmacy | Apteka Nova |
| Drugstore | DM |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Banitsa | A flaky pastry filled with cheese, eggs, and yogurt | $2-3 |
| Shopska salad | A refreshing salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese | $3-4 |
| Tarator | A cold yogurt soup with cucumbers, garlic, and dill | $2-3 |
| Kebapche | Grilled minced meat sausages | $4-5 |
| Kavarma | A stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices | $5-6 |
| Musaka | A casserole made with ground meat, potatoes, and eggplant | $6-7 |
| Baklava | A sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey | $3-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ayran | A refreshing yogurt drink, often flavored with dill or cucumber | 1-2 |
| Boza | A fermented millet drink with a sweet and slightly sour taste | 1-2 |
| Rakia | A strong fruit brandy, typically made from grapes, plums, or apricots | 2-4 |
| Mastika | An anise-flavored liqueur | 2-4 |
| Menta | A peppermint liqueur | 2-4 |
| Wine | Bulgaria is known for its red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot | 3-10 |
| Beer | There are several popular Bulgarian beers, including Zagorka, Kamenitza, and Shumensko | 1-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rose oil | A fragrant essential oil distilled from Bulgarian roses | €20-€50 per 10ml bottle |
| Pottery | Handcrafted ceramics with traditional Bulgarian designs | €10-€50 per piece |
| Wood carvings | Intricate carvings made from Bulgarian wood | €15-€100 per piece |
| Embroidery | Traditional Bulgarian embroidery on clothing, tablecloths, and other items | €20-€100 per piece |
| Kukeri masks | Colorful masks worn by traditional Bulgarian dancers | €10-€50 per mask |
| Wine | Bulgarian wines are known for their quality and affordability | €5-€20 per bottle |
| Rakia | A traditional Bulgarian brandy made from fermented fruit | €10-€20 per bottle |
| Honey | Bulgaria is known for its high-quality honey | €5-€10 per jar |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Liberation Day | March 3 | The day Bulgaria was liberated from Ottoman rule in 1878 |
| Labour Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate workers’ rights |
| Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and of the Slavic Alphabet | May 24 | A day to celebrate the creation of the Cyrillic alphabet |
| Unification Day | September 6 | The day Bulgaria was unified in 1885 |
| Independence Day | September 22 | The day Bulgaria declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1908 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | 24 Chasa |
| Online news | Dnevnik.bg |
| Tv | bTV |
| Radio | BNR |