The cost of living in Bulgaria is very reasonable, a typical meal for two in a restaurant, three courses and a bottle of wine, will cost around 25-30 lv, 10 pounds.
A half litre of beer 0.42p;
A bottle of Bulgarian chardonnay approx ₤1.00;
A bottle of sparkling white wine 0.75p;
20 pack of cigarettes 0.50p;
1 litre Petrol 0.42p;
Big Mac meal ₤1.50p;
Household Bills
Property tax equivalent to U.K Council tax range from 50€ to 100€ depending on size and location of the property;
Electricity 0.05p per unit;
Water charges around 10-15Lv. ₤3.50-?5.00 per month;
Cable T.V ₤5.00 per month;
Mobile phone charges pay as you go 20p per minute;
Annual cost for running a house (approx) per year, 1100 Euro;
Purchase of a car (company owners only) 1990 Golf, 5000Lv or ₤1,800, + Government taxes, registration etc, so not everything in Bulgaria is cheap!;
V.A.T is 20%;
Corporation tax 15%;