🇧🇬Bulgaria

Europe

Information

Capital

Sofia

Population

6,700,000

Currency

Bulgarian lev (BGN лв)

Languages

bulgare, turc

Continent

Europe

Calling code

+359

Timezone

Europe/Sofia

Area

110,994 km²

Government

Unitary parliamentary republic

National day

3 March - National Liberation Day

Internet domain

.bg

About

Bulgaria is a Southeastern European country in the Balkans, an EU member since 2007. It features mountains, Black Sea beaches, and rich Thracian and Byzantine heritage. Its capital is Sofia.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible à modéré pour les touristes, avec vigilance urbaine recommandée.

Risk areas

Sofia centre-ville - Petite criminalitéFrontière avec la Turquie - Trafic illicite

Crime(low)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques

Terrorism(low)

Suivre les alertes des autorités locales et de l'UE

Transport

Utiliser des taxis officiels ou applications reconnues

Natural risks(Risques sismiques modérés et inondations saisonnières)

Vérifier les alertes météo en montagne

Health(Système de santé adéquat mais variable hors grandes villes)

Vaccins standards recommandés, assurance voyage obligatoire

Practical tips

Enregistrer son voyage auprès du MAE
Avoir une assurance couvrant les soins médicaux
Respecter les coutumes orthodoxes

Ambassade de France à Sofia Ministère bulgare des Affaires étrangères

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center200-300

1-bedroom apartment in city center250-400

1-bedroom apartment in suburb150-250

3-bedroom apartment in city center400-600

3-bedroom apartment in suburb250-400

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3-5

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15-25

McDonald's menu5-7

Local beer (0.5L)1-2

Cappuccino1-2

Water (1.5L)0.50-1

Bread (500g)0.50-1

Milk (1L)0.50-1

Eggs (12)1-2

Chicken (1kg)3-5

Apples (1kg)1-2

Bananas (1kg)0.50-1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.50-1

Monthly transport subscription20-30

Taxi ride (start)1-2

Taxi (per km)0.50-1

Gasoline (1L)0.60-0.80

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)20-30

Tennis court (1h weekend)5-10

Cinema5-10

Theater10-20

Health

General practitioner consultation10-20

Dentist consultation20-30

Antibiotic medications5-10

Cold medications (6 days)5-10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)15-25/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10-20/mois

Public services for 85m² apartment50-100/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30-50

Nike sports shoes50-80

International primary school (monthly)200-500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage230V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police112

Ambulance112

Fire department112

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants