Bulgaria - Cost of living rises 2.3% - April 30, 2026

€ 818 are needed per month to support the living expenses of a worker living alone, according to the latest data from the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research and Training at the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CITUB) for the first quarter of 2026. The sum for a family of two adults and a child is € 1,473 per month. For a year, compared to March last year, the costs of living for one person increased by € 40 or 2.3%, and for a family by € 73. Citizens insured up to the amount of the minimum wage for full-time work represent 12.2% of all full-time employees.

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