Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Bulgaria and Greece, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Bulgaria and Greece, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
25 of the 29 items cost less in Bulgaria.
Bottled, convenience store
Bulgaria: ≈ $0.46 – $0.87 €0.41 – €0.77 Greece: ≈ $0.56 – $1.10 €0.50 – €1.00 Cafe or street vendor
Bulgaria: ≈ $1.40 – $2.30 €1.20 – €2.00 Greece: ≈ $2.80 – $5.10 €2.50 – €4.50 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Bulgaria: ≈ $2.80 – $4.50 €2.50 – €4.00 Greece: ≈ $3.90 – $6.80 €3.50 – €6.00 Tourist area, main course
Bulgaria: ≈ $6 – $17 €5 – €15 Greece: ≈ $11 – $23 €10 – €20 Local market or stand
Bulgaria: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Greece: ≈ $3.90 – $5.60 €3.50 – €5.00 Mixed drink, bar
Bulgaria: ≈ $6 – $10 €5 – €9 Greece: ≈ $8 – $14 €7 – €12 House wine, restaurant
Bulgaria: ≈ $9 – $20 €8 – €18 Greece: ≈ $4.50 – $11 €4 – €10 Cafe or street stall
Bulgaria: ≈ $1.70 – $2.80 €1.50 – €2.50 Greece: ≈ $1.70 – $3.40 €1.50 – €3.00 Standard route
Bulgaria: ≈ $9 – $23 €8 – €20 Greece: ≈ $45 – $62 €40 – €55 Metered or typical fare
Bulgaria: ≈ $0.45 – $0.73 €0.40 – €0.65 Greece: ≈ $0.79 – $1.10 €0.70 – €1.00 Single ride
Bulgaria: ≈ $0.90 – $1.10 €0.80 – €1.00 Greece: ≈ $1.40 – $2.30 €1.20 – €2.00 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Bulgaria: ≈ $9 – $23 €8 – €20 Greece: ≈ $11 – $62 €10 – €55 Tourist shop
Bulgaria: ≈ $1.10 – $2.90 €1.02 – €2.56 Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Tourist shop
Bulgaria: ≈ $9 – $17 €8 – €15 Greece: ≈ $9 – $20 €8 – €18 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Bulgaria: ≈ $9 – $28 €8 – €25 Greece: ≈ $11 – $39 €10 – €35 Data package
Bulgaria: ≈ $4.50 – $9 €4 – €8 Greece: ≈ $11 – $23 €10 – €20 Pharmacy or shop
Bulgaria: ≈ $7 – $11 €6 – €10 Greece: ≈ $9 – $18 €8 – €16 Supermarket
Bulgaria: ≈ $0.51 – $0.84 €0.45 – €0.75 Greece: ≈ $0.56 – $1.40 €0.50 – €1.20 Pack of 20
Bulgaria: ≈ $3.40 – $4.10 €3.00 – €3.60 Greece: ≈ $5.10 – $6.80 €4.50 – €6.00 Pack of 20 tablets
Bulgaria: ≈ $1.70 – $2.30 €1.50 – €2.00 Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $3.90 €2.00 – €3.50 Spray or lotion
Bulgaria: ≈ $1.70 – $6.80 €1.50 – €6.00 Greece: ≈ $3.40 – $6.20 €3.00 – €5.50 Local barbershop
Bulgaria: ≈ $6 – $17 €5 – €15 Greece: ≈ $9 – $20 €8 – €18 Laundry service
Bulgaria: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Standard full-body massage
Bulgaria: ≈ $51 – $84 €45 – €75 Greece: ≈ $45 – $90 €40 – €80 Basic cut, salon
Bulgaria: ≈ $17 – $39 €15 – €35 Greece: ≈ $17 – $39 €15 – €35 Entrance ticket
Bulgaria: ≈ $3.40 – $9 €3 – €8 Greece: ≈ $11 – $34 €10 – €30 Organized excursion
Bulgaria: ≈ $23 – $56 €20 – €50 Greece: ≈ $28 – $68 €25 – €60 Organized excursion 6-8h
Bulgaria: ≈ $28 – $51 €25 – €45 Greece: ≈ $28 – $56 €25 – €50 Local cuisine cooking class
Bulgaria: ≈ $28 – $62 €25 – €55 Greece: ≈ $73 – $145 €65 – €130 Tourist prices are about 2.5× the fair price in Greece, against 2.4× in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria 9th lowest of 60
Greece 22nd lowest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Bulgaria In Bulgaria, tipping 10% is standard in restaurants. Leave cash directly with the waiter, do not leave it on the table. In Sofia city-centre restaurants, 10% is the firm expectation.
Greece In Greek tavernas, simply round up the bill, a tip of 5–10% is appreciated but not obligatory. Leave the coins on the table after paying; it is a casual gesture that locals also do.
No. In Bulgaria you pay about 32% less than in Greece at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Bulgaria 98, Greece 145 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 25 of the 29 items cost less in Bulgaria.
A week is cheaper in Bulgaria: about $165 at fair prices, against $250 in Greece. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $340 in Bulgaria and $590 in Greece.
In Bulgaria: food and drinks cost about 20% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $6 – $17 in Bulgaria and $11 – $23 in Greece, street food $2.30 – $5.60 and $3.90 – $5.60.
In Greece: tourist prices there are about 2.5× the fair price on average, against 2.4× in Bulgaria. The biggest gaps in Greece: laundry (5.7×), local handcraft (3.8×), and water 1.5 L (3.5×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Bulgaria vs Greece, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/bulgaria-vs-greece/
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