Bansko Bulgaria Expat Living Costs: Below US Social Security Check

In today's video we show you how this Bansko Bulgaria expat family living costs are below the US social security check! Bansko may be the answer if you are a Nomad, Expat, or Retired on a Social Security Budget and dreaming of living in Bulgaria and having a mountain and skiing lifestyle. We think Bansko Bulgaria in ramping up to become the next Expat hot spot. In today's video we visit with Expats Ann and Christian who now call Bansko Bulgaria home with their two children.
Bansko Bulgaria is a ski town located in the Pirin Mountains, with a year-round population of 13,000 but winter population that may reach 50,000. Bansko has a very low cost of living by European and US standards, and apartments may cost as low as the price of an automobile. Bansko has more and more foreigners calling the region home due to the low cost of living and quality of life. The average US Retiree on Social Security receives $1,660 a month, and a couple on Social Security receives over $2,700 a month. A US Expat living on Social Security can expect a lower cost of living in Bulgaria when compared to the living costs in the US.
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[@Stef-wz7rl]

In case it's helpful, here are some numbers from my life in Plovdiv: Core expenses for one person besides lodging (utilities, buses and cabs, basic medical, foodie-level food): US $520/month. Doesn't include rent, clothing, or major medical issues. Some specifics: - Buy an apartment in the city: $987-1085 per square meter - Rent: $300-$500 depending on size and location - 1 Gbps fiber internet: $13/month; add TV for $10 - Mobile phone: 1000 MB, 550 minutes: $5/month - Accident/major medical insurance: $82 per year for $30,300 medical, $5k transport - Emergency eye exam at private clinic, lots of tests: $25 - 30-min dental exam with 2 wing X-rays: $19 - Taxi for 10-minute ride from center to edge of town: $3.50 - City bus: $.50 - Home repair: 2 hours of work by 4 people to install two big radiators, fill and check heating system: $229 labor; $452 materials

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Thanks for providing this useful information 😁

[@montgomeryclark7531]

As a viewer, I appreciate your taking this time to add a cost of living perspective. Would you mind adding this... if one were to fly out of Bulgaria, would you travel to Sofia for international service? What's travel like connecting Plovdiv and Sofia? Of the two, I gather you prefer Plovdiv? Thanks for your time. Monty.

[@kimkennedy8636]

Wow! What a beautiful apartment. Lovely family. Will be sure to check out the bakery when I get settled into Bulgaria!

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

We are excited for that bakery too. 😊👍

[@davidhutchinson5233]

I'm seriously considering Bulgaria as my retirement. Forever. So tired of the ever increasing cost of living here in the US...Especially housing. it's ridiculous.

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Bulgaria has some wonderful places. Housing is still quite affordable.

[@ivanronin8209]

In Toronto Canada is even worse ! 2500 $ a year Car Insurance for Acura RDX with no Accidents and we pay 600$ for maintenance a small 800Sq feet condo and its going up and up and Hydro !!! Insane Rat race ! A Good Pizza pie here Downtown is 30$ for 14 ' . Canada is expensive place ! You work to pay bills ! Pets ??? No . Cant even afford a Cat . Vet bills are insane here . Me and My wife are going back to Plovdiv Bulgaria in 6 Years for Good ! 10% Flat Income tax is Unbeatable there ! Bulgaria is Good !

[@mohammadalrahaife8899]

come to the town of Gotse Delchev. It's one of the wormer area during winter and it's cool during the summer. Beautiful mountains, fast internet, 15 minutes from the border of Greece, warm ppl. Good luck

[@Mark.Claughton]

Same, I'm married to a Bulgarian but I don't know any of their language, not even hello or thank you lol

[@rustykatt3870]

Thanks for the video and information!

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Thank you for watching us 😊

[@boomie54]

Something to think about, if you plan on having a car in BG you need a BG driving license, which for Americans, you're starting from scratch. They require you present a high school diploma, a diploma from a local driving school and you have to pass a written and driving test. You can take the written test in English, but you will need a translator to ride with you on the driving test.

[@shirinayazi2321]

Great as usual, I enjoyed watching this video. thanks, miss you so much.

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! We miss you guys too. Hopefully we will see each other again later next year 😁

[@jmfangio286]

Good for you, Warren and Julie - really informative video

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching us. 😊

[@MySiamesedreams]

I think the organic sunshine effects are charming and look very cool

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@FindingFinley]

First comment? Great to see you have a website now.

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Thanks 😊 Julie worked hard on putting it together.

[@krasimirkirev7178]

What do you mean in the middle of nowhere? You are somewhere. Razlog is just round the corner, Blagoevgrad is close, Sofia is a couple hours away. It is not like there is nothing 300 miles in any direction. I think that it is perfect as it is, otherwise it would lose its charm

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Hmm, I’ll have to rewatch the video to find where I said anything of that sort. I think my videos on the area have been pretty positive but truthful. The main reason we didn’t invest was the potential joining of Bulgaria to Schengen which it is unfortunately now doing. This will reduce our time to spend in Bulgaria going forward.

[@JohnDo-ntchaknow]

Seriously considering purchasing something in Bulgaria, Serbia or Croatia.

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Great places.

[@N.N.77]

I am from Bulgaria, but Croatian coastline is way better looking

[@rohitsengupta6822]

Thanks for the information! How easy is it for English speakers in Bansko?

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

It's really not too difficult due to it being a tourist area. Many tourists learn English as a second language and use it as a bridge language. You'll often find non primary English speakers speaking English to each other. Not to say you won't have occasional obstacles but they would not be major. Reading labels in the grocery store may be problematic, using Google translates camera option helps.

[@user-zl4bb8dj9e]

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[@Radio280]

Can u do a similar video about Burgas please 🙏? I need to know how much a couple needs to live there comfortably. Thank youuuu

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

We do not have Burgas on the itinerary for 2023-2024.

[@N.N.77]

Varna is better than Burgas.

[@Georgi_Slavov]

I hope they like it and stay🇧🇬🇺🇸

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

We visit Bulgaria very often. It's a wonderful country.

[@Georgi_Slavov]

@@WarrenJulieTravel i often compare it to Virginia or West Virginia. What do you think?

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

@@Georgi_Slavov actually that’s a fair comparison in some respects when thinking about the landscape and terrain.

[@Georgi_Slavov]

@@WarrenJulieTravel judging from what i ve seen on my "Google" holidays it's a really lovely place. And from which state are you from?

[@vrod1a]

Beautiful view from their apartment but why are the windows so high ?

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

We all wondered the same thing. They are hoping to get it redesigned.

[@MrSean03839]

Looks like that area is an attic conversion.

[@krasimirkirev7178]

I did not specify, my mistake

[@valeriepvi3667]

SPAs in Bulgaria are real and absolutly beatiful . /Real becouse what many people brand as a SPA - a beauty salon combined and a sweeming pool ...is defintly not a SPA/

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

They are very beautiful and authentic.

[@AndreaSarahiCarrilloCast-pn3xk]

What is the cost of living in Bulgaria for a family of two in an economical city that has everything necessary in a two-bedroom home, including rent, utilities (electricity, water, gas, phone, internet, etc.), transportation, and entertainment, with moderate spending aiming for the most economical options but in a well-located, safe, and easily accessible area? Please provide the costs in American dollars or euros.

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Unfortunately, we really don’t have this specific information.

[@derekpettifor7174]

Where is Bansko??? I live in Elhovo

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

1.5 hours approximately from Sofia Bulgaria

[@blindfoldsanddaggers5350]

If you were to buy a home and settle , which place out of the three would you choose and why ? Bulgaria, Serbia or Montenegro ? Thanks !

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

We would consider any of the 3; however Bulgaria may join Schengen soon and that would unfortunately take away our ability to Schengen shuffle with our home base. Serbia is beautiful, but it doesn't have the coast for Warren. Montenegro works best for our needs.

[@HixyceeNepaya-wz6nn]

@@WarrenJulieTravel I love alabama I heard of it most thought of relocation to alabama or Bulgaria but visa process I love the video so am happy wish to have a chance and get there with my son's

[@iztok252]

isnt the french guy like a big brand in paris

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Hmmm, I don’t know.

[@kevinjoseph517]

detached house cost?

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

There are not many for sale. They are definitely 100k plus

[@lidiamartin5245]

I am Bulgarian American and homes very. Don't be fulled. Homes in Bulgaria can cost as much as those in the US. In smaller towns you can find less expensive properties. But most will need renovations. I was born in Sofia, the capitol. And my home is worth 300'000 ,for 2 bedrooms, two baths.Given that it's at an upper middle class neighbourhood. Again, as anywhere you get what you pay for. Bulgaria is entering Schengen this fall.we are adopting the EUR, and prices will go up. Bansko is a small resort town, so it really depends on your lifestyle and preferences.

[@davidmoore9385]

Bansko costs twice as much as a normal town in Bulgaria

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

Yes, it is definitely more expensive. I do believe supermarkets are not that much more expensive.

[@krasimirkirev7178]

Not you, your host

[@syedhaider7302]

I am a retired doctor from Pakistan 65.my pension 500 euro. I can purchase a small flat for 20000 euro and I can do some light job not more than 40 hours.how can I enjoy my retirement in Bulgaria

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

I don’t think that the pension is high enough but if you wish we can put you in touch with the attorney in Bulgaria to answer these questions. Please email us at [e-mail]

[@antoniodelrey164]

It’s not Ban sko it’s Bon sko.

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

👍

[@lovelyytim]

Is Ban sko!

[@Radio280]

It is Bansko