Restaurant prices in Bulgaria

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs   Prices in supermarkets   Prices at McDonald's   Pizza prices   KFC prices  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Bulgaria? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Bulgaria? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Bulgaria?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 10.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8.1 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 38 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 3.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.3 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Bulgaria, including local beer, imported beer, a better restaurant for a couple, coffee, or bottle of water


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Bulgaria


What currency is used in Bulgaria and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Bulgaria Bulgarian lev (BGN). For 10 US dollars you can get 18.5 Bulgarian leva. For 100 US dollars you can get 185 Bulgarian leva. And the other way around: For 10 Bulgarian leva you can get 5.39 US dollars.


Can you eat cheaply in Bulgaria? See how much a meal at McDonalds costs: McDonald's prices in Bulgaria


What are the different prices in the cities in Bulgaria? Look here: Prices in cities in Bulgaria

Prices: Asenovgrad   Gabrovo   Haskovo   Kyustendil   Plovdiv   Ruse   Sofia   Stara Zagora   Varna   Vidin  

Prices and availability of products in shops and supermarkets in Bulgaria: Sofia   Burgas  


McDonald's prices in Bulgaria: Sofia   Burgas  

Pizza prices in Bulgaria: Sofia   Burgas  

KFC prices in Bulgaria: Sofia   Burgas  


Price cheap restaurant $10.7 ($5.4 - $16.2)

cheap restaurant

$10.7 ($5.4 - $16.2)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $1.9 ($1.1 - $2.7)

local beer

$1.9 ($1.1 - $2.7)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $1.9 ($1.1 - $2.7)

coffee

$1.9 ($1.1 - $2.7)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.82 ($0.54 - $1.3)

bottle of water

$0.82 ($0.54 - $1.3)
60% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $8.1 ($6.5 - $8.9)

Burger King or a similar bar

$8.1 ($6.5 - $8.9)
25% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.3 ($0.86 - $1.8)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.3 ($0.86 - $1.8)
by half less than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Bulgaria
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Bulgaria:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $10.7 (BGN 19.8)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $38 (BGN 70)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $8.1 (BGN 15)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.9 (BGN 3.5)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.7 (BGN 5)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.3 (BGN 2.4)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.82 (BGN 1.5)
  8. Cappuccino $1.9 (BGN 3.4)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.3 (BGN 2.4)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.4 (BGN 4.5)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Bulgaria

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $0.77(BGN 1.4), 2012: $1(BGN 1.9), 2013: $1.1(BGN 2), 2014: $1.1(BGN 2), 2015: $1(BGN 1.9), 2016: $1.1(BGN 2), 2017: $1.2(BGN 2.2), and 2018: $1.2(BGN 2.2)

Bulgaria price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Bulgaria price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $15.8(BGN 29), 2011: $16.2(BGN 30), 2012: $22(BGN 40), 2013: $22(BGN 40), 2014: $22(BGN 40), 2015: $22(BGN 40), 2016: $22(BGN 40), 2017: $22(BGN 40), and 2018: $24(BGN 45)

Bulgaria price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Bulgaria price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.92(BGN 1.7), 2011: $1.1(BGN 2), 2012: $1.1(BGN 2), 2013: $1.1(BGN 2), 2014: $1.1(BGN 2), 2015: $1.1(BGN 2), 2016: $1.1(BGN 2), 2017: $1.1(BGN 2), and 2018: $1.1(BGN 2).

Bulgaria price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Bulgaria price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Bulgaria?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.85(BGN 1.6), 2011: $0.93(BGN 1.7), 2012: $0.84(BGN 1.6), 2013: $0.83(BGN 1.5), 2014: $0.85(BGN 1.6), 2015: $0.84(BGN 1.5), 2016: $0.84(BGN 1.5), 2017: $0.87(BGN 1.6), and 2018: $0.86(BGN 1.6) in recent years

Bulgaria price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Bulgaria price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.53(BGN 0.99), 2011: $0.56(BGN 1), 2012: $0.51(BGN 0.95), 2013: $0.54(BGN 1), 2014: $0.51(BGN 0.95), 2015: $0.53(BGN 0.98), 2016: $0.49(BGN 0.91), 2017: $0.52(BGN 0.97), and 2018: $0.55(BGN 1)

Bulgaria price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Bulgaria price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com