Essentials
- City
- Burgas, Burgas Province, Bulgaria
- Population
- 210,000
- Internet Speed
- 100-200 Mbps average via Vivacom or A1 fiber
- Currency & Banking
- Bulgarian Lev (BGN); 1 EUR ≈ 1.96 BGN, 1 USD ≈ 1.81 BGN
- Tap Water
- Generally safe but high mineral content; many locals prefer bottled or filtered.
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Vivacom, A1, Yettel. Prepaid 20GB cards start at approx. 15 BGN ($8).
- Banking for Expats
- DSK Bank, Unicredit Bulbank, Revolut widely used
- Accommodation
- Apartments via Airbnb or local sites like imot.bg and alo.bg
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards accepted in supermarkets and malls; cash preferred in small kiosks and markets.
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like 'Real Estate Burgas'
- Budget Accommodation
- The Old Captain Hostel (approx. 25 BGN/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Sea Garden (Morska Gradina) or Center (Tsentar) for proximity to attractions.
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Lazur (near Sea Garden and cafes) or Vazrazhdane for local vibe and lower rents.
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Burgas Free University Coworking or IT Center Burgas (approx. 200 BGN/month)
- Best Cafe for Work
- HashtagPAVILION (Sea Garden) or Cardamon (ul. Bogoridi)
- Networking Events
- Burgas Digital conferences and events at the Expo Center Flora
- Social Events for Expats
- Foreigners in Burgas Facebook Group meetups at Papa Beer
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Maxim or Yellow Taxi (App). City center trips approx. 6-10 BGN.
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Burgas Bikes (Velo Burgas) municipal stations (1 BGN/hour)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Burgas Central Beach or North Beach (Morska Gradina)
- Top Regional Airline
- Bulgaria Air
- Top International Airline
- Ryanair, Wizz Air (Burgas Airport - BOJ)
- Highway Access
- A1 Trakia Highway connecting Burgas to Sofia
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Burgas Central Railway Station (Gara Burgas)
- Public Transport Passes
- BurgasBus e-cards (Electronic Card); 1.50 BGN per trip
- Regional Travel
- Bus/Train to Nessebar (45 mins) or Sozopol (35 mins) for ~5-8 BGN
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- UMBAL Burgas (State Hospital) or Life Hospital (Private)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Studio 'Shanti' (ul. Ferdinandova)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Pure Health & Fitness (Mall Galleria) or Power & Beauty (Center)
- Laundry Services
- Dry Cleaning & Laundry 'Marta' or self-service at 'Briz' (Lazur)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Takeaway.com or Glovo
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Shopska Salad and Grilled Sprats (Tsatsa) at the harbor
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Green Wood Veggie Bar (Center)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Bakery 'Zora' or Rosa Pastry Shop
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Krasnodar Market (Fresh produce) or Lidl/Kaufland
- E-commerce/Online Store
- eMAG.bg or Fashion Days
- Grocery Delivery
- e-Bag.bg (delivering to Burgas) or Glovo
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Sea Garden area (summer) or Aleko Bogoridi Street (year-round)
- Local Brewery
- Papa Beer - Craft Beer Bar (Center)
- Wine Bars
- Wine & More (ul. Konstantin Fotinov)
- Street Food Stalls
- Banitsa stalls at 'Gara' or the harbor kiosks for fried fish
- Popular International Cuisine
- Incanto (Italian/Mediterranean) or Happy Bar & Grill
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Burgas Bridge (Mosta) and the Sea Garden
- Museums & Art Venues
- Ethnographic Museum or Burgas Art Gallery 'Petko Zadgorski'
- Historical Sites
- Aquae Calidae archaeological site (15 mins from center)
- Religious Sites
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral
- Annual Events
- Sand Sculpture Festival (July-Sept) or Spirit of Burgas (Music)
- Cultural Districts
- The Center (ul. Aleksandrovska & ul. Bogoridi)
- Theater Venues
- State Opera Burgas or Adriana Budevska Drama Theatre
- Local Markets
- Market 'Krasnodar' for local spices and fish
- Music Scene
- Summer Theater (Leten Teatar) in the Sea Garden
- Street Art
- Graffiti patches near the Customs building and the Port area
- Cooking Classes
- Culinary Academy HRC (workshops occasionally available)
- Art Galleries
- Art Gallery 'Bogoridi'
- Local Heritage
- The traditional Burgas folk costumes exhibited in the Ethnographic Museum
- Historic Buildings
- The Customs House at the Port
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Atanasovsko Lake (Pink Lake) for salt baths and mud therapy
- National Parks Nearby
- Strandzha Nature Park (approx. 1 hour drive south)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- 5km paved path along the Sea Garden and through the salt pans
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The end of the Burgas Bridge or the terrace at Casino Cultural Center
- Birdwatching Locations
- Poda Protected Area (Via Pontica bird migration route)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated spots on Sarafovo beach or remote areas in Kraimorie
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Econt or Speedy (Local couriers with many offices)
- Tech Repair Services
- iStyle (Authorized Apple) or local shops on ul. Aleksandrovska
- Table Tennis Spots
- Public tables in Sea Garden or indoor at Sports Hall 'Mladost'
- Language Classes
- Words Language Center (ul. Maria Louisa)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Regional Library 'P. K. Yavorov' (Ancient and modern fusion building)
- Community Centers
- Cultural Center 'Sea Casino'
- Gaming Lounges
- The Matrix Gaming Center
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- WinBet or Platinum Casino (Sunny Beach nearby)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €64,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €44,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €90,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €60,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €112,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €72,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 10% Flat Rate
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 5%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for tax residents (183+ days in country)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 10% Flat Rate
- VAT
- 20% Standard Rate
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, in line with EU ATAD directives
- Property Tax
- 0.01% to 0.45% of the appraised value (very low)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Approx. 2% to 4% (Local municipal tax + Notary fees)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- One of the lowest flat-tax systems in the EU at 10% for personal income.