How much do you need to earn to live here, after Bulgaria takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Bulgaria's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Burgas is roughly €1,128/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €1,359/month gross (€1,055 net after ~22% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €350 Cheapest neighborhood (Residential District) | €464 Median neighborhood | €555 Premium neighborhood (City Centre) |
| Groceries | €197 | €236 | €296 |
| Transport | €57 | €57 | €57 |
| Utilities | €140 | €140 | €140 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €131 | €157 | €197 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €875 | €1,054 | €1,245 |
€1,128/month gross
€1,359/month gross
€1,605/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 3 neighborhoods in Burgas.
Residential District
22 min by transit
€350 - €436
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€413 - €514
City Centre
8 min by walk
€494 - €615
City Centre
8 min by walk
€494 - €615
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€413 - €514
Residential District
22 min by transit
€350 - €436
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Bulgaria's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,128/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Burgas. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €1,359/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Bulgaria.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 3 neighborhoods in Burgas is approximately €470/month. Rents range from €350 in Residential District to €615 in City Centre.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Burgas cost approximately €197. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Bulgaria are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,128/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 22%. At the comfortable level of €1,359/month, it rises to approximately 22%. This includes income tax and social contributions.