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Cost of Living in Bulgaria for Indian Students: Hostels, Rent, Food and Transport in Rupees

Bulgaria is one of the cheapest EU countries for students. The Medical University of Pleven tells applicants to plan at least €500 a month for living costs; its hostels cost €75–95 a month. Sofia and Varna cost more, mainly because of rent.

Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple

Written by Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple
Updated 23 October 2026 · how we check facts

Housing

OptionPer monthSource
Hostel, Medical University – Pleven€75–95 (₹7,970 to ₹10,100)University
Room in a flat, Pleven€150–300University
Private flat, Pleven€300–400University
AUBG campus residence, Blagoevgrad€1,850–2,300 a yearAUBG
Off-campus one-bed flat, Blagoevgradup to €360AUBG

Rents in Sofia and Varna are higher. Students in the capital usually share flats; ask your university about its dormitories before you look privately.

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A monthly budget

ItemSmaller city, hostelSofia, shared flat
Housing€75–150Shared room, more than in Pleven
Food€200–250€200–300
TransportWalk or bus€7.50 student card
Phone and other€50–100€50–100
TotalFrom ₹53,100Plan more

The food line is our estimate from cooking at home; AUBG budgets €2,000 a year for its meal plan. €1 = ₹106.27 (European Central Bank reference rate (EUR/INR 106.272); Bulgaria uses the euro since 1 January 2026, 23 October 2026)

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One-off costs in the first year

  • D visa €100 and the residence permit; see visa.
  • Health insurance: AUBG quotes €90 for internationals; medical universities may require a Bulgarian policy.
  • Bulgarian ID card for foreigners: AUBG lists €100.
  • Entrance exam fee: €200–300 at the medical universities.

For comparison

Bulgaria's minimum wage in 2026 is €620.20 a month, which shows the general price level: lower than in Poland or Hungary.

Questions about Cost of living in Bulgaria

How much money is needed per month in Bulgaria for an Indian student?

Plan at least €500 a month, about ₹53,100, in a smaller city such as Pleven or Stara Zagora, and more in Sofia or Varna if you rent privately.

Are hostels available for Indian students?

Medical universities have hostels for foreign students; Pleven charges €75–95 a month. Places are limited, so ask as soon as you are admitted.

What is the currency of Bulgaria?

The euro, since 1 January 2026. Prices you see in older guides in leva convert at 1.95583 leva to the euro.

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