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Euro
Bulgaria has used the euro since 1 January 2026. These pages explain what changed for prices, cash and cards, and show current costs in euro.
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- Bulgarian politics for expats in Varna: stability, protests and voting
What elections, protests and the 2026 government mean for foreigners in Varna, who can vote, and where to follow Bulgarian politics in English.
- Freelancer tax Bulgaria 2026 and what changes in 2027
Freelancers in Bulgaria pay 10% tax on 75% of income plus about 27.8% contributions on a €620.20–€2,300 base; a 2027 draft raises the cap to €2,400.
- Health insurance in Bulgaria for foreigners: 2026 costs and GPs in Varna
Not insured through a job? You pay NHIF yourself: €24.81/month from 1 Aug 2026; self-employed about €49.62. Deadlines, S1/EHIC and choosing a GP in Varna.
- Opening a bank account in Bulgaria as a foreigner (2026)
How foreigners open a bank account in Bulgaria in 2026: EU vs non-EU documents, in-person ID, why banks refuse, and the right to a basic euro account.
- How to register an EOOD in Bulgaria (2026)
An EOOD needs €1 of capital, a bank deposit and a Registry Agency filing (about €28 online). Steps, costs, VAT and EOOD vs freelancer, as of 2026-10.
- Cost of living in Varna in 2026 (in euro)
What life in Varna costs in 2026: rent, groceries, transport, cafés and gym in euro, based on Numbeo's crowd-sourced data from October 2026.