VanBasket Bulgaria

Food Prices in Bulgaria — September 2026

Updated: 1 September 2026

Current Index

92.4

vs World Average

-7.6%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 2 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open receipts 7 prices · updated 4 Aug

$1.63

-8% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

open receipts 4 prices · updated 19 Sep

$9.69
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Сос Хиляда Острова

Kania

Lidl, Варна 19 Sep

1.99 €
Пилешки пастет

Pirates

Lidl, Бургас 21 Sep

0.86 €
Ice cream - Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Bon gelati · 500 g

Lidl, Варна 19 Sep

4.6 €
Skyr Erdbeere

Milbona · 500g

Lidl, Варна 19 Sep

2.17 €
Кисело краве мляко 4%

Родна стряха · 400 г

Lidl, София 16 Sep

0.76 €
NuscoBio

Brinkers · 400g

Зоя, София 4 Sep

7.03 €
Шунка от пуешко месо

Dulano · 400 g

Lidl, София 29 Aug

6.33 €
Крем за мазане лют

Milbona, Lidl · 200g

Lidl, София 28 Aug

1.76 €
Газирана Розова Лимонада

Duc de Coeur · 0,75 l

Lidl, София 20 Jul

2.29 €
Безалкохолна напитка Мохито

Solevita · 750 ml

Lidl, София 27 Aug

1.49 €
Пилешки хапки

Chef Select · 400 g

Lidl, София 27 Aug

4.09 €
Сладолед Nussa Nougat Gelatelli

Gelatelli, Lidl · 290g

Lidl, София 26 Aug

2.99 €
Nussa Nougat Creme

Gelatelli · 230 g / 470 ml

Lidl, София 26 Aug

2.99 €
Фъстъци, печени, солени

Alesto

Lidl, Варна 31 Jul deal

0.46 €
Кисело мляко 3.6%

Pilos

Lidl, Варна 31 Jul deal

1.38 €
Прясно краве мляко 3%

Pilos

Lidl, Варна 31 Jul deal

1.16 €
Бекон

PIKOK · 100 g

Lidl, Варна 31 Jul deal

1.84 €
Краве масло 82%

Pilos

Lidl, Варна 31 Jul deal

1.79 €
Луканка слайс

Pikok

Lidl, Варна 31 Jul deal

2.24 €
Траен варено-пушен салам Стара планина (Шпек)

Rodna Stryaha, Родна стряха · 250 g

Lidl, Варна 31 Jul deal

2.51 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Bulgaria is close to the world average (index 92.4). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.1% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Bulgaria

Bulgaria

92.4

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Morocco 92.6 -7.4%

Chile 92 -8%

Bih 92 -8%

Philippines 93.2 -6.8%

Malaysia 90 -10%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Bulgaria?

Food in Bulgaria is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 92.4 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Bulgaria per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Bulgaria you can expect to spend around $277. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 92.4 (world = 100).

How does Bulgaria compare to similar countries?

Bulgaria has a VanBasket Index of 92.4. Similar or nearby countries: Morocco, Chile, Bih.

How often is the food price data for Bulgaria updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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