While on vacation in Bulgaria, for example, we had absolutely no concerns leaving our valuables unattended on the beach, while we went to take a bath. We did not have piles of gold on each sunbed – just phones and very little money hidden in our bags, but still there was absolutely no concern that somebody might be interested in our devices. However, there are stories from fellow Romanians whose cars have been stolen (like the entire vehicle! ) in Bulgaria, or broken into. As well, there are similar stories about various people having similarly unpleasant experiences in Romania: a Romanian family that we met in Sunny Beach this year, for example, said that they have decided against going to the Romanian seaside again after last year the villa they stayed in for holiday was broken into and everything they had was stolen.
You can take a look at the best All Inclusive resorts in Bulgaria here. And while this might not matter a lot if you only spend a few days in a country, when we’re talking months and years, it does. Also, after taking a look at some real estate websites, it appears that buying and renting in Bulgaria is a lot cheaper than it is in Romania at the moment. Prices in Sofia are similar to those in Bucharest (inflated, in my opinion), but in the “very cheap” range, it appears that you have more lower prices options in Bulgaria than you do in Romania, when looking at smaller towns and cities. So when it comes to real estate, it’s not that Bulgaria is by default cheaper: just that you have a lot more to choose from compared to Romania.
Bulgaria vs. Romania: Which Country to Choose? The two neighboring countries, Romania and Bulgaria, are usually fighting for the last spot in EU’s charts: from minimum and average salary, to corruption and quality of life, it’s becoming a habit to see these two countries at the bottom of all charts. However, this does not mean that either Bulgaria or Romania are countries that you should stay away from. On the contrary: all the problems that these countries go through at the moment are a good opportunity for those foreigners looking for a low cost of living opportunity in a country that is still very safe and nice to be in.
For example, the prices for food and other items in their Black Sea resorts are lower than those in Romania if we’re making an apples to apples comparison. You can find really cheap things in either place, but the general feeling that I had was that everything’s cheaper in Bulgaria. This was one of the main reasons why I chose it as our summer holiday destination for three years in a row before 2020 (which would’ve been the 4th year we spent our summer holiday there… but you know what happened) Bulgaria is not only cheaper, but the quality of service and that of the products is much higher than what you get even in the best Romanian beach resorts (but more on that later). Bulgaria also really managed to up their game in terms of all inclusive offers and, even though they’re still far behind Turkey in my opinion, they’re doing much better than Romania does.
If you want to get a bit more in depth with this, I have a detailed article about the cost of living in Romania. Things to see and do Here, things are very simple and in my opinion, there are few countries that would deliver a different result. Both in Romania and Bulgaria, you have tons of things to see and do: from the seaside resorts to the charming mountain towns, from unspoiled nature to extremely modern entertainment venues, you have all options available to you.
That is a ton of money indeed, but at least you know you have your option. Have in mind that except for that property investment visa, none of the countries offer self sufficient individuals an easy way to get a visa and a residence permit. But if you are retired, it’s a lot easier to live in Bulgaria. Cost of living in Bulgaria vs Romania I knew that the cost of living in both countries is very similar, but I still went to Numbeo to double check the facts. According to that website, the cost of living in Sofia is surprisingly higher in Sofia than it is in Bucharest (at least for 2022): I ran the same comparison in mid-2021, and the results were completely different: But despite what these numbers say, based on my personal experience, I would say that prices are pretty much the same in both cities.
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And it’s always good to have more options, especially since at very low prices, the quality of the homes is not high in either country. In the end, in terms of costs, things look pretty much the same, although Bulgaria is indeed cheaper. Spending 10% less on accommodation does add up at the end of the year, though so it’s important to have this in mind.
Results at the bottom of the article. Which country to choose? Romania vs Bulgaria Like all opinions, this one can be considered biased, although I will do my best to leave subjectivity behind. In case you don’t know, I lived in Romania almost my entire life, but also visited Bulgaria extensively over the past several years, although most of the time was spend in their seaside resorts. But based on talks I had with friends that spent more time in Bulgaria, as well as the research I made, I am pretty much sure that I have a very clear picture of the two countries and today’s comparison will help you a lot in choosing between Romania and Bulgaraia. How easy is it to retire or move in Bulgaria vs Romania If you plan to live in a country, it’s really important how easy it is to legally stay in tha country.
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Also, just a few days ago, while in Bucharest, I saw police around a car: its window was broken and the radio was stolen. My car’s mirror (and it’s a local Dacia) was also stolen once in the city I live in. So things like this can happen anywhere but fortunately on very rare occasions. This means that I consider both countries, as long as you use common sense and take all the regular precautions, are generally safe.
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