Why Are People Choosing to Live In Bulgaria?

We are speaking to these people that live in Bulgaria and asking them you they choose Bulgaria as their new home.
Bulgaria is home of many Expats, Foreigners, Students that have choose to come live here. Also there are many Bulgarians coming back home to live.

[@lustinlis413]

As Bulgarian who worked 4 years in USA California as teacher i will say that... Before i moved on to America i dint really appreciated the way of living in Bulgaria. But 2 years after moved on i really started to miss it.. Yes i was getting paid very well in USA but sadly the way of life is just fake house of cards... Two years ago i returned back to Bulgaria and i don`t think to leave ever again.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

I’m positive you made one of the best decision of your life, I think your country and her people are happy to have you back

[@rutherfordbhayes423]

I’m American and I say you are very wise.

[@normale_person]

You understood life. Finnaly somebody who is pointing the truth out

[@chancejohnson384]

I live in America and I find that it’s common to meet people that are superficial.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

In the west it’s full of them

[@davidhutchinson5233]

I have to say....when Mr. Singh said every man lined up to shake his hand and welcomed him to the village....I have to admit, I teared up. These are great. Thank you.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

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[@bpe9578]

@davidhutchinson

[@GDartcollection]

Me too!

[@angelkanev1299]

I think honestly that we are not a bit racist in Bulgaria because we don't care any baggage from a history point if view. We never had slaves and a lot of people felt like slaves or at least a lot of the freedoms taken away during the Ottoman Empire days. There us a quote from the first Constitution of Bulgaria (Tarnovo Constitution) Nobody in the Principality of Bulgaria is permitted to buy or sell human beings. Each and every enslaved human being, regardless of his/her gender, faith or ethnicity is declared free at the moment he/she sets foot in our land. We just don't carry this baggage of colonialism, slavery and so on

[@aldtrao3544]

Yes! I did too. How beautiful that would be.

[@LiberatingKids]

I appreciated the different perspectives of those interviewed in this video. I am American, and after a couple of years of research, took my first trip to Bulgaria in March 2022 when I visited several areas and cities. I will be moving to Bulgaria sometime within the next 12 months primarily because of the lower cost of living. However, I also appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the countryside, the deep history and historical sites all over the country, the people whom I met were all fantastic. I love the way the Bulgarians seem to value family and particularly children and parents. That is something very strikingly different from the USA, and I'm very much looking forward to being in a culture where children and parents are more valued and taken care of. I look forward to having a home in a village and growing some fruits and vegetables, having some peace and quiet, and becoming a part of a village community. However, I can also see some benefit in having an apartment in a city, and probably will also seek to have one in either Plovdiv, Varna or Burgas at some point. I am looking forward to hiking, spending time at the coast, visiting Greece and Turkey and all of the other surrounding countries, and quick flights to other parts of Europe which I have yet to explore!! Two things which I did not like about Bulgaria were the trash strewn everywhere and the stray animals. Wherever I end up in Bulgaria, I will be picking up trash regularly! And for sure, I will learn the language.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

That was a very nice and interesting, happy that you have chosen Bulgaria as you new home. I’m sure you won’t regret it. The Rubbish thing (garbage) is a big problem here.

[@VWApachey]

@@ATasteofBulgaria, so why are the citizens of Bulgaria putting pressure on the Government to put laws in place to deal with trash and also set up recycling plants?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

It’s Sad but there is a lot of people that have the mentality that everything outside their gate of their property is not there responsibility. Though it’s not everyone there are others with the complete opposite approach

[@papajoe4769]

Any update?

[@svetlastoianova3567]

I'm Bulgarian and I'd like to stay here for the most of my life, because i do feel like our country has a mystic beauty that's perfect for artists and writers like me. Still, the rest of the world is nice to see and I'd love to travel and see it.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

You capsulate it perfectly

[@beanikol5245]

Защото България е Островът на света:) Браво, хора! Прекрасни сте!

[@PetqLazarova]

wow i didny=t know you were bulgarian i am the same if you didnt know its a very nice country there is lidl kaufland and everything

[@singoller3749]

@@PetqLazarova... Лидл ли ни е атракцията😭

[@quant2011]

Most Bulgarians are unjabbed - thats why i like them. Oh and also Bulgarians tend to think gov are liars. Correct, its true. Hahahahahahahaha

[@yourtubecards]

To be precise NOT jabbed with covid “vaccines” all regular ones are there. We don’t like anti-vaxers. We believe in real medicine not the covid experiment. Also Gov are not liars they are criminals and they need to be put in jail as working against the nation.

[@kmm3458]

Excellent observation 😂😂😂 On the topic of the government - Terry Pratchett ("The last continent") invented the best solution ever: “We put all our politicians in prison as soon as they’re elected. Don’t you?” “Why?” “It saves time.” If only we might apply it ... 😃

[@martinivanov1686]

Well,they ARE liars,that’s true 😉

[@NapaValleyVegan]

That is great info! I was in Italy through almost all of COV!D, and many of my rights were restricted because I was vaxx hesitant.

[@kumchavalcha]

yuuup...😅

[@TheCJHutchison]

Bulgaria is the best country & civilization in the world. Thank you Bulgaria

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Well said….and it nice to hear a lot of people feel the same

[@TheCJHutchison]

@@ATasteofBulgaria True that... & well done for the initiative and putting this video together. Great channel J

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks very much, and glad that your enjoying the content of my channel

[@georgijigov4489]

But Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe and one of the oldest civilizations on Earth. As you know Scythian Empire became Bulgarian Empire 1400 years ago.

[@alexander.pamukov]

Thank you for the positivity. We, the bulgarians, have never learn to appreciate what we really have here. I lived in the UK for about 6 years, since Brexit I took the decision to move back home. Even tho I speak 4 languages, I still wasn't the first choice when interviewed, if ever. One day I fed up, with all the negativity, with all the fake smiles and pleasantry and left. Now I'm back on the sea side, doing what I love and enjoying life. Also, just a quick professional tip for all potential online property shoppers, please, visit the place before you buy it. I sell properties and have seen enough false advertisements, and most importantly, choose the area well, see it, touch it beforehand. Best of luck to all of you, who choose our little space under the sun :).

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Glad to here that you decided to move back, Bulgaria needs more Bulgarians to move back here

[@alexander.pamukov]

@@ATasteofBulgaria thank you, it sure do! Thank you for you and all other expats for choosing Bulgaria.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

You are very welcome

[@bulgarianfarmadventure7202]

Moved to a village just outside Veliko Tarnavo nearly 4 years ago. As said In the video we made a choice to live in a village with no expats after seeing the behaviour of expat heavy villages. Besides that, the country, the people, the lifestyle is fantastic, it is a safe and welcoming place to live. I will never go back to the UK, visits back there brings home the fact I want to return ASAP. Get to know the locals, attempt the language and you will be accepted.

[@david9180]

The people are fantastic ??? Really ??

[@DepecheMode5]

❤ Благодарим ти!

[@MM-bc7rm]

Great insight of the fellow immigrants.. even though I am Bulgarian, I lived longer in Switzerland than in my motherland. Beyond happy to be back for good and to have found my piece of paradise in wonderful Bulgaria 🇧🇬 after traveling the whole world, I was surprised to see that Bulgaria is the best place ever, so lucky to speak the language though

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Yes definitely helps if you speak it.

[@vanessaboman8143]

Seeing this made me all the more determined to get moved to Bulgaria, I was looking a couple of years ago but couldn't move then, but this year I started looking again for a rural traditional home with the cellar, barns, and a summer kitchen and land to grow my food and have room to make paper, fabric, and dyes and inks that I just don't have the room here ... I need to have room! It looks stunning and everything I am needing for my lifestyle. I want to experience the different culture and learn new things.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

I wish you all the best in realising your dream

[@balkandancer]

I spent 2 months in Bulgaria in '08 and loved it. I'm a fan of folk dancing and music so I toured around the country looking for anything I could find pertaining to folklore. People were super friendly but really surprised to learn that an American was interested in their folk music and dance. Now retired I would love to live there, just have to learn a bit more of the language.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Glad to hear that you feel like that about Bulgaria and wish you the best of luck on achieving you goal

[@tech_cookie4445]

I'm bulgarian and this brings warm to my heart and yeah idk why not a lot of people like to speak in English or learn English like it's the easiest language to learn wtf

[@dimitar1443]

Actually it's getting better, almost the whole younger generation speaks English. The older generation does not, most of them speaks Russian or even German, but few speaks English.

[@tech_cookie4445]

@@dimitar1443 correct

[@kaththomas670]

We ve gota village house and shouldbe moving there fulltime this year and we both have residency cards im solooking forward to the move.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Good luck with you new adventure

[@e-bikerbulgaria3000]

I appreciate the open space, the predicable weather, overall the roads are without heavy traffic, drivers have curtesy at least towards bicycles. Many more positives, long may that remain. Great video 👍👍😎

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Nice point of view, thanks for the comment

[@mariokoev1250]

Thanks for sharing your stories everyone. Happy to see you're all happy here and love the way you see the things ❤️

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks for watching!

[@GDartcollection]

This is such a beautiful video. Thank you

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@geraldineh.5093]

Thanks for a very helpful video.😊

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

My pleasure glad that you thought so.

[@8803surri]

Excellent selection of people and locations...great video.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks very much, the people were very open and honest.

[@krumst]

Excellent well made and powerful video !

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thank you

[@SkiRaceGeek]

Great video! Well done.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks very much, I’m happy that you enjoyed it

[@stratusstratus]

Great job, thank you! Do more interviews please!

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Done a couple more….and a few more in the plans 😉

[@GP-xw4xn]

Thanks so much for this, so wonderful to hear all these amazing stories! ❤️ I am Bulgarian who has been living in London for almost 10 years now, but still in love with my home town Plovdiv (2nd largest in the country) & Varna (seaside). Stay Blessed ❤️

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Glad you enjoyed the video, have a wonderful new year

[@misterc3303]

Like Abigail Thompson, that's the exact reason that brought me there. I now speak it and have been back since. I am going back to Bulgaria this December! Looking forward to it!!!

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Hope you will enjoy your time here next time you come, being able to speak the language is a great help

[@milyviera7704]

Thanks for this video. Really appreciate each insight and truly helpful 👍. Moving to Sofia in a couple of months for relocation, coming from a tropical island, never seen snow 😅 don't know how to deal with it and cold either 🤣, but that's just some minor concerns. Happy to be heading to a safe country to raise my children. Just a bit concerned about health care though, since it is free where I come from ( good doctors /critical conditions and lack of supplies)...How is it in Bg?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Over all the doctors are good and well trained here, though I have heard a few nightmare stories. Though if you go private I’m sure you will get good service. Yes it’s a very safe and great place to bring up your kids

[@TehLemonify]

Health service is not terrible in Bulgaria but there’s something to be desired… however if you have a problem with a specific thing in your health, going private is the best choice and even the most expensive places are considerably cheap compared to the rest of Europe and USA. :)

[@bpe9578]

@milyviera7704: You should purchase the very best insurance that you can in order to get the best health care. My Bulgarian boyfriend was seriously ill and was visiting Bulgaria from another country and since he didn't have private insurance, treatment became very complicated. It's better to have great insurance coverage.

[@krumst]

Do the trip and clip of the Teteven's Balkan , Ribaritza :) It's stunning. Ivan Vazov wrote " If I had not come to the Teteven, and would not know mother Bulgaria"

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

I’ll look into that place…thanks for the tip.

[@krumst]

@@ATasteofBulgaria Do it. Ribaritza is 120km/90mins out of Sofia. Stay few days there to drown in the vibe. Be aware the return to the civilization can be shocking :)

[@tialabkrastev695]

Bulgaria is a hidden gem.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

It really is

[@queenredspecial]

Mr. Singh is amazing. What a sugar bear.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Yeah very honest, down to earth kind of guy

[@rutherfordbhayes423]

This gives me hope .

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Glad that it does

[@gafar247]

Fantastic video, very interesting views and very true at the same time. I am surprised my self by the diversity of expats lives in bulgaria. Indeed Bulgaria is very beautiful country ( you have the mountains and the sea ) but to know bulgarian well you need to speak the language or at least to try, they will appreciate it very much. I lived in bulgaria for 10 years and stil visiting , we had great life espcialy with families comes together for celebrations, Thank you for this great video.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it. Learn the language is very important yes.

[@sashanealand8315]

Oh I loved the story of the author, I am a painter and author and going through the process of buying a home there myself. I also love the Bulgarian storybooks and focus on reading them in my learning of Bulgarian.

[@gerryberry4089]

Thank you for sharing this video! You make me understand our capital's moto - "Grows but never gets older" - on global scene projection...😅...I'm curious, have you also made an inquiry, if those people had the financial opportunity not to leave their countries after retirement or had more freedom to pick a place by soul, would they still sincerely choose Bulgaria again after their experince living some time here? 🤔

[@X3MCTZN]

Asking the real qustions eeeii ;) noice !!!!

[@Fegga1955]

Where do expats mostly live?which is best,main city or seaside?thx for video,awaiting for more.So happy for you all.

[@pauldumitrescu1955]

Is a very good country for expats becouse of the prices, you've got mountains, you've got sea and good vecinity!

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Yeah it’s got a lot of things for all to enjoy, one of the reasons I love it so much

[@rutherfordbhayes423]

Not just because of the prices because of everything .

[@alexandragarcheva6095]

What a heartwarming video 🥺🇧🇬

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks for your comment, it’s very greatly appreciated

[@rachelcollins4487]

The country looks beautiful and it doesnt get too hot like it does here in Malta. I'm hoping to buy some property there in Varna somewhere by the coast. The guy from Germany seems very nice and be nice to chat to him 🙂🙂

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

It’s amazing, and well worth anybody’s time to come to see how they feel here

[@Fegga1955]

Thank you

[@butterbean3892]

Really helpful video

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Glad that you think so

[@kumchavalcha]

So glad to see so many ppl frrom around the world enjoy it here in small Bulgaria😅 Cheers beatyful ppl;)

[@georgekiosses7025]

Mr Singh you have made the best choice of your life .Bulgaria is very beautiful

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

He Definitely has....thanks for the Comment. I’m Also doing a live online premier of my new video today 16:00 Bulgarian Time (EET) that I’d like to invite you to, It’s about my First experience in Sofia and a sleeper train from Varna kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp64lWVje9N-e5Y

[@indramajumder3482]

I just came to bulgaria on 7th of march and yes some of the things are very similar for me as well. And yes gareth I wanna meet you someday I'm in Varna, studying gastronomy and culinary in Varna University of Management.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

I’m sure we could meet up one day….contact me on FB

[@tanvis7137]

Hey indra! Which VUM location are you? Dobrich or Varna itself?

[@michaeli5113]

Gareth Stamp Story 14:05 will be my reason for moving to BG. the kindness, the warmeth of the people. topping that with nature and less "techy sophisticated life" since I'm not really interested in big cities. its the little things of life that matters to me.

[@Kim-J312]

The Bulgarian language looks tough to learn 😳. But I couldn't live in a place without learning the language. ❤️

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Very well said, it is a must if you want to live in a foreign country…at least to give it your best try

[@TheRealRaygor]

I've been married to a Bulgarian from Sliven since 2000, and for the last several years, I've wanted to move to Bulgaria. We have children still in high school, but I want to move there after they are done.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Hope you get to realise you dream one day

[@giuliadivilio4551]

My bf is from Sliven as well, I’m Italian and we live in London, we are moving to Bulgaria next year so excited!

[@giuliadivilio4551]

My bf is from Sliven as well, I’m Italian and we live in London, we are moving to Bulgaria next year so excited!

[@giuliadivilio4551]

My bf is from Sliven as well, I’m Italian and we live in London, we are moving to Bulgaria next year so excited!

[@jmfangio286]

Roger seems like a nice guy.

[@bushirahdabanksborn2win396]

Am a Ugandan and i have a Bulgarian boyfriend soon am visiting Bulgaria ❤🥰❤

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

I hope that you are going to enjoy it here

[@bushirahdabanksborn2win396]

@@ATasteofBulgaria hope so

[@sonyastefanova5785]

@@bushirahdabanksborn2win396 people gonna love you! 🥰

[@mihailchehlarov2720]

Bulgarian here who currently lives in Netherlands. When it comes to my country, I always tell a story how I was skiing in the late April in the mountains and then a week later, only 300 km. drive I was sunbathing on the beach. Beautiful country but really shit state.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Sad comment, though quite true but we can’t give up hope

[@singoller3749]

Welp, that's why protests exist, Bulgaria can become a rich country if the nation plays its cards right.

[@TheVirtualAirlinePilot]

Just tried searching on Facebook for Roger, but loads of Roger Singh's and none with a "Concorde" icon or Bulgarian connection! Interested in Bulgaria now I'm retired, so want to talk to him. Lee

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011391518909

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Hope this helps you out

[@georgijigov4489]

Welcone to all foreigners. But dont forget one thing about Bulgaria: We put GOD on top, after that Homeland, after that Family. Thats our social system. If you cannot accept this - it will be hard for you to join our society.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

This is a very strong truth….and I hope that people heed your words

[@chrisoahslin5533]

If more countries followed Bulgarias lead, the world wouldn't be in the state its in.

[@shoiku4734]

Regardless of how beautiful a land/place is, there's always people problems. Customer service, hotels, cashiers etc.. It takes a lot of patience, a lot of forgiveness... U need to be a saint. And it is hard not to be upset but people everywhere are the same human species, regardless of language (so try not to expect too much and try not to demand too much, otherwise you will have to go back to own country which is worse).

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

This is an amazing evaluation, people need to think about why they left their country in the first place

[@valeriepvi3667]

I just love 99% of everything in that country ❤and I have visited lots of countries all over the world. BTW , going to a country and expecting that all the people there will adapt to you,your lenguage, and your requirements, but not you to adapt and contribute to the beauty and good life of your chosen place ..is absolutely unacceptable arrogance . Moreover we are talking here about the one of the most ancient and influential cultures in the world.

[@MsTeritoria]

I am Bulgarian and I can never explain to a foreigner the feeling of pride we feel from this fact. I appreciated the richness of nature and the luck of being born in this spiritually rich territory when I traveled in Europe and later in the Persian Gulf. Before, on the words of foreigners that we have such a rich land, but invisible to the eyes of every person, I did not appreciate it. I have gone abroad, but I have not lived for more than 3 months outside my homeland. We have one drawback among the folk psychology of Bulgarians - they are the two extremes - either they are very intelligent and well-read, or they are very rude, simple and boring. There is almost no golden mean. If there are, they are puppet people who never have an opinion of their own. For foreigners, I can say that I don't want you to use Bulgaria only as a consumer, but to start loving it like me - with a sense of pride that you step on it, walk on it, and that it gives you positive energy and the highest form of humanity- KINDNESS!

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

This is a very good point you make and totally agree that people should open their hearts to this country, so that they can fall in love with it and give it the respect it deserves

[@MsTeritoria]

From this clip, viewers are left with the impression that for 15 thousand pounds you will find a house with a yard. But, there's a big BUT! It is a house without a toilet and a bathroom, often with a fallen roof that flows and no built-in plumbing to the bedroom, as most foreigners are used to using the bathroom. Pay attention to this!

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks for the comment. It much appreciated….so thing else they should pay attention to is that this video was released over a 1year ago when £15,000 got you a lot more

[@atommindproject9060]

18:20 - All Bulgarian traditions(and traditions in general) have deeper and more complex meaning and also practical side than one can see at first glance when you hear them. The baby should not be shown & exposed to people outside the parents(or at maximum the people who live in the same house) because: - it could be negatively enchanted/cursed by the eyes of other people. This is NOT a joke and it is real. My grand-grandmother was such healer and was healing both people and animals(they can be too, outside natural diseases). It is related with the energy coming from the eyes of a person, and even a relative or a friend can be the source, and they might not even know it, if they have very strong energy or are negative. Babies are extremely sensitive to energies so they can easily be a subject of the above. Few examples from my own family: 1. My mom as a baby would died if her parents weren't fortunate enough to visit one of the grandmothers who back then most knew how to spot "уроки"(the negative enchantment/curse/spell, search the meaning - "уроки"). 2. One of my grandfathers father was a priest and had 11 kids and the youngest died as a baby from that same "уроки", being negatively enchanted/cursed and when it happened no one who knew about how to spot it and cure it was there. The babies eyes burst in their sockets(I assume from the pressure & stress of the energies within). - Immune system. A new born is literally having its immune system developed based on what the mother fed him and the mother's immune system. So every person who this new born is in contact with is an entirely different immune system & source of different bacteria and viruss, that is extremely dangerous for the baby. While the mother and the father are with it non-stop and it adapts to their presence. Of course, nowadays we have hospitals, but it is still a good idea to not show or expose your new born to other people or at least to a few at best, for 40-60 days. There probably is more to it, but that's the fundamental reason behind it. Also this is a perspective to use as a comparison for other traditions and ask, find, or learn on your own what's the deeper meaning and practical side. Hope this helps. :)

[@blutufreez]

It is a lot safer than many other places around the world, no guns, the chance of you getting robbed on the streets are almost 0.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Very true and well said

[@jeromerose3867]

The yogurt is the best there

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

🤛well said

[@shingwhyelaw1614]

Hey may I know how to contact Roger Singh please? I Want to visit Bulgaria and rent his apartment perhaps. For holiday and research mostly.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

here is the facebook profile of Roger facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011391518909

[@DP-gm1ct]

my father was born in Sofia, me and my bros. born and raised in the US. Does anyone know if that make me a Bulgarian citizen? thanks.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Very good question, does your Father have Bulgarian Citizenship or did he have to give it up to become an American Citizen?

[@georgibraykov3715]

Yes. I have three children born in London. And as I and my wife are Bulgarians , our children applied for Bulgarian citizenship and got it without any problem.

[@TzvetozarCherkezov]

If your father has BG citizenship, you qualify for BG citizenship as well. You'll get it easily and quickly. BG citizenship is also EU citizenship, as Bulgaria is an EU member state. So if you have BG citizenship, you can move to, live, work and retire in any EU or EEA country.

[@hristiyanhristov2480]

Absolutely. You only have to apply and that's it. Bulgarian Law is quite clear in that regard.

[@theswede5402]

Is it a good idea to move down there with this inflation going on now though?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

I’m not sure I can answer that, neither because I don’t know your situation or the situation in your country. As it’s assumed that the inflation is all over the place.

[@theswede5402]

@@ATasteofBulgaria Im in Sweden and so far inflation is quite merciful here, some food prices in the stores have gone up a few pennies but nothing really major yet. The salary i was offered for a job down there in Bulgaria will come out to net 1400 euros. Is that enough to still live well?

[@georgibraykov3715]

@@theswede5402 the information you give is not enough to answer your question. Where is your job offered, Sofia , Plovdiv, somewhere else? Are you coming alone or with family? Is an accommodation included in the offer or not? If coming alone, salary is ok, if renting, still not bad, if with family, not enough.

[@theswede5402]

@@georgibraykov3715 Its in Sofia, im alone and accommodation is not included.

[@georgibraykov3715]

@@theswede5402 well, 1400€=2800 Bulgarian levs. Your rent and all bills( electricity, tv, internet, water and so on) will be around 800-1000 levs depending location and size( but as you are alone, maybe the lower boundary). Transport is not an financial issue in Sofia, especially if you buy an annual travel card.The rest of the salary will be enough to live decent lifestyle. Plus I am pretty sure your salary will not stay forever 1400€, every year average Bulgarian salary statistically goes up between 7-10%. Yes, now this increase is eaten by the inflation, but inflation will slowly go down to normal rates, and your salary will continue to rise, maybe not every year pay rise, but definitely will go up with time.

[@rigavitch]

Looked for you Roger Singh! Couldn't find you...

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

On Facebook?

[@rigavitch]

@@ATasteofBulgaria yea...

[@theressamurphy2996]

Lovely lovely Bulgaria and the people😀😀🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

It’s To see a lot of foreigners having the same opinion as myself

[@benjaminwerbovetz2492]

I think its funny that one of the main pieces of advice from all the British people in this video was to stay away from the other Brits haha. Looking forward to my trip to Bulgaria here soon!

[@Mark.Claughton]

My wife is from Dulbrich and tells me Bulgaria ain't as cheap as everyone makes out.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

This can be true in many aspects, though at the moment everywhere the prices are getting crazy so it’s difficult to compare

[@singoller3749]

Because Bulgarian salaries are low, otherwise it is

[@myyoutube5747]

After all if you are on my place after years you will be angry sometimes, but there are good people I guess

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

You have to look for the good, there are mad bad people all over the place

[@atommindproject9060]

If you do some research and are prepared to travel to the specific city, we have top level professionals in many medicine and surgery fields. We have the same in traditional healing, but those are a bit more difficult to find. Dentistry is really high level and is cheap. Many Bulgarians living in the USA come back specifically for doing their teeth. There are many things that are high level, but you need to research, because from the times of Communism a lot of traditions are still left along with the specialist and we were top in many fields. Clean and organic food from the local producer is something you can enjoy in small towns and even cities(where they go on the Sundays or Saturdays to sell their production, or have weekly stand on a local farmer market). A lot of things to find, like a burried treasure you dig left and right and you find gold and diamonds, but they hidden from some dirt(obscurity, old school look, etc.).

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Thanks for adding these comments, I greatly appreciated the time you took to do so

[@antonclark3420]

Trying to contact Roger as coming over there next month, feel he would be a great contact to chat with... Can anyone put me in touch?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Send me an email [e-mail] and I’ll send you a link to his FB profile

[@skinteastwood2358]

how to contact roger singh in your documentary

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Search for him on Facebook, he’ll be glad to help

[@happycows141]

How’s that apartment? Still for rent?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Which Apartment are you referring to?

[@cdmorrissy3692]

I want to "semi-retire" in Plovdiv 4/2024, and I'm just looking to find a "visa service" who can get me an address and a bank account there so I don't have to go there and do it myself; then I can just apply at The Bulgarian Embassy in California for my "D Visa", and then (after it's approved) just go to Plovdiv. I considered Sofia, but I think Plovdiv will suit my tastes and lifestyle much better, and I'm going to travel around anyway, so I could always change my mind later.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

I wish you all the best with your mission to move here, Plovdiv is a great city

[@cdmorrissy3692]

@@ATasteofBulgaria After finding out all the steps (and cost) involved with getting a visa, I'm moving to The Philippines....

[@l.k.7740]

Момичето от 27 минута, искам да стане моя жена :) ще работя за нея цял живот :)

[@samlyons3552]

@28:20 walk away from any property that does NOT have ...?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Act 16….it’s the last permission from the government that solidifies the property

[@georgibraykov3715]

That applies only for newly built property, this Act16.

[@lisas44]

Ty for asking that!

[@TheRealSyrett]

Very very important question here: how is the internet connection there? Video games are my life

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

It the 3rd best in Europe they say. And it is good as I can see

[@svilengamolov5145]

One of the best and fastest in the word.

[@milkanaboeva2756]

The best country in the world. I m bulgarian made a big mistake goi g to Canada when I was 20 What a mistake Miss my home

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

It’s never to late to return, she is calling and will always welcome her children back

[@chazhodge8768]

Because we’re all mad as heck 🤣🤣🤣🥴

[@VWApachey]

What did Stephen say about act 16 ?, what is that ?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Act 16 is the final building permission give by the councils chief Architect, and then it is ready by the law… there made more cosmetic things need to be finished. Stephan said if the building doesn’t have Act 16 then don’t buy it

[@VWApachey]

@@ATasteofBulgaria, fantastic. Thanks for explaining that to me. I think it is good to know that. 😊

[@e-bikerbulgaria3000]

@@VWApachey 99% maybe 100% of original village homes have no Act 16. The law applicable new builds, those after a certain year the specific year escapes my memory.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Definitely agree, though if you find a reputable builder. You can save a fair bit of money buying before Act16. Thought this requires connects…like quite a few things in BG

[@e-bikerbulgaria3000]

@@ATasteofBulgaria Yes indeed, all about who you know and know your language. Not always a complete disaster if the property isn’t complete. The first permit is Act 14, then 15 & habitation certification Act 16. Not an impossibility to live in an Act 15 certified property and there won’t be any property tax to pay as it’s unofficial habitable. Really only practical if are building from ground up. But be aware of the knock on the door and a request to leave from an official. Probably not something I’d try if I lived in Sofia or Burgas and suchlike areas. 😉

[@taospencer1403]

What does the last guy say, if a property hasn't got ??? 16 ... Walk away? can't figure out what he's saying ..

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

He’s talking about act 16, which is the final permission from the state to make the building official and finished

[@mitkodimitrov8396]

hihi bulgarian way of life is called Ailajk Айляк -find wat this mean hihih..And for you to know,we are probably oldest and biggest mix of peoples from 1500years ago,hunnic,thracians,scytho-sarmatians,gots and slavs,all of them call themself bulgarians haha and Bulgaria,for slavic peoples,have the same role,as romans for latinspeackers-alfabet,church languadge,slavic literature starts here,and alfabets,our and latin,are not so different,just try our pronouncience.sorry for my bad english.Healt and happynes :)

[@MarkKrupa]

Why Act 16 and not Act 15?

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

That is when absolutely everything has passed through all regulations

[@Keith-ui4tp]

Never heard of anyone buying a house on eBay, ha ha incredible.if it works why not .

[@albaniantruffles]

Roger Singh seems to have got it spot on - avoid expats and all their backstabbing. Stephen Yarrow on the other hand always seems to have an opinion without understanding what he is on about. Again he is spouting useless disinformation and confusing others with his "act 16" whilst not even understanding what it is. Most move to villages and dont buy new builds! This is the type of veteran expat who continuously gets it wrong but will never stop sprouting "advice".

[@shingwhyelaw1614]

Can't agree with you more dude! 👍I'll do the same if I were him.

[@samanthabotheju9284]

I do want to move to bulgaria. Somebody please help me to buy very small house with mortgage .

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Where do you wish to take the mortgage from? From a Bulgarian Bank?

[@dude-pu6fn]

Hello, I'm selling a house

[@dude-pu6fn]

Hello, I'm selling a house

[@ianofliverpool7701]

Glad he left the UK since he disliked it so much.

[@singoller3749]

ДА ЖИВЕЕ БЪЛГАРИЯ

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

☝️

[@bubalazo]

Grannies :D

[@singoller3749]

?

[@Dream-bebe]

Mr. Singh please 🙏🏽 quit smoking 🚬 it’s really bad!!😮

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

He might want to consider it

[@kristiant96]

I am half bg but I grew up in bulgaria, I was abroad for quite a few years and I chose to come back because I am a masochist.

[@nadyadobreva9904]

I am shocked by what the Danish man said /with his Philipine wife/. How come that they wouldnt be accepted in Denmark?! I am happy that they are in Bulgaria. But can there be such places? I know in Denmark they accept gay couples, but a mixed - race couple- why not?????

[@dazalttheory8965]

It's interesting that Class Division within British 🇬🇧 Culture still exists amongst ex-pats. What an interesting national identity 😂 Another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KZbin video.

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Glad you enjoyed the video, sad that it’s very true in most case (your comment)

[@albaniantruffles]

It is absolutely brutal. Especially among the facebook expats.

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

You better reverse it.. Why do so MANY Bulgarians leave Bulgaria?

[@HotPinkFantasy]

Because they haven’t experienced the horrors of the western world

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

@@HotPinkFantasy Or is it to steal. pickpocket, prostitute or commit fraude as they do here? LOL

[@0xe849]

You know... they are going for their american dream. The low cost of living here comes with low salaries for the locals, anyway this would change in the near future. Yes, Bulgaria have alot pros, but cons also, so some of the bulgarians leave because of these cons.

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

@@0xe849 Who says i'm American

[@0xe849]

@@ThirstyTunaTaco , noone :) I give this as a definition of "Persuit the happines".

[@jmfangio286]

How are Mormons so cute?

[@Artzimos]

How many of these people left know? Life is Bulgaria became more expensive than in Spain with half salaries.

[@X3MCTZN]

Eve I don't bloody agree with ya, it's not an issue you OUGHT TO LEARN the language where u r about to reside... next time visit Japan and complain..geeez the audacity of this woman!

[@eng.terzievkostadin223]

most of the Foreigners i know here are 1.Pensioners who double their buying power from eu or uk country cos of leva bind x2. 2. Students in Medicine 3.Call center africans 4. Smugglers 5.Criminals (entreprenuers) 6.Home renovators resellers

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Not all of us 😉

[@kmm3458]

Is it possible that we are still two genders here?

[@GlarusGaming]

No woke bs in Eastern Europe

[@toughcookie9903]

I hate this place... I'm here now... So many better countries

[@glowinaglowina462]

...the place where 3 words are 4 lies ..................!?

[@galopompoevropam]

Why no one speaks out about shock... of the roads. It's a disaster. As a person who grew up in the USSR and arrived to Varna from Greece, I was really shocked by the road Burgas to Varna... I didn't get any vibe of Varna besides its communist ugly buildings or center... it is really depressing

[@singoller3749]

You are the reason for our communist buildings lol, occupators. Bulgaria is more than some buildings

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Everyone definitely has a right to an opinion, though I’m assuming there is other place in Bulgaria that you like….?

[@eNoOne3263]

Ох милите, много им е хубаво тук... Как да не ти се къса сърчицето. Радвайте им се от екрана, те идват, България винаги е била апетитно парче земя, нека го дадем доброволно. До какво мислите, че ще доведе обезлюдяването на северозападна България и демографския ни проблем ? Не се чудете след 50 години защо няма да има такава нация, погледнете малко зад пердето си, докато ви засипват с комплименти и се чувствате поласкани от тяхното присъствие, лека полека губим идентичността си. Чужденците са добре дошли, ЗА ТУРИЗЪМ!!!

[@ladyEllie616]

Кретени,заврете си сарказма в задниците и вървете на майната си,идвамата

[@eNoOne3263]

Космат педеруга =D

[@PetqLazarova]

ti naistina si bulgarin

[@eNoOne3263]

@@PetqLazarova А ти наистина си българка. Съжалявам, че не те познавам =/

[@edimi2454]

Много си е добре, че идват тука нормални, възпитани и културни хора. Но вие не звучите като такава, уви.

[@v.d.d.1188]

I cannot believe these people... God damn it, STOP it with the misunderstanding of the head shaking, now I mean it! Ok so, if someone is shaking their head in a way that would signify a 'Yes", but says 'No', that doesn't meant we're backwords. It should be obvious the person is trying to tell you a [ "Yeaaah, no!" : / ]. We just express ourselves more with our bodies! And we are not kind..... we just pitty poor suls that got sucked into our melancholic, brooding, self hating existence! XD Learn from us.... kindness sooner or later only bites you on the ass! Who are the most successful countries on the planet... the most rude, violent and brutal ones.

[@krumst]

You sound like sucidal Russian novelist: ) During middle ages until first half of the 20th century , the little Joe in Central and West Europe didn't live better, less miserable and less dangerous than people over here. Cheers !

[@glowinaglowina462]

the reason was .. a spite .. to the turkish dominoes!

[@v.d.d.1188]

@@glowinaglowina462 Dominoes? I think I get it but not realy. 😄

[@glowinaglowina462]

@@v.d.d.1188 ott///oman emp////eror..500 years... i dont say the rest..to avoid... ,,,,,,,post....escapes....

[@angelsbackgroundsounds]

im starting to fall inlove with bulgaria

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

That is very nice to hear

[@travelwithcol4625]

I also have a Travel Channel with Tours from Bulgaria! We can link in! @ Travel with Col

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Hi Col, sorry for the delay, been away for a while. And on travels again soon. We can connect when I get back in September

[@sharmagds]

Hi Roger Singh, this is Ganesh Sharma from Canada now, thanks for your frank comments on Bulgaria. I am tempted to immigrate to Bulgaria, I tried searching you on Facebook, couldn’t find you. Can you please share your contact details thanks Very much, Ganesh

[@ATasteofBulgaria]

Here is Rogers FB profile link facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011391518909