Eating in Bulgaria (on a Shoestring)

Last activity 03 June 2014 by noReason

2081 Views

2 replies

Post new topic

GargiSharmaMember24 April 2014 06:45:17

I'm a law student from India and I'll be in Sofia (May-June) for an internship.
I have a small budget and want to make the most of it.

I would like to cook most of my food (basic stuff) and eat out maybe twice a week. Can anyone please recommend me some good supermarkets where I can buy food and some inexpensive/mid-level restaurants?

Thank you

JpadMember28 April 2014 18:27:22

Hi Gargi

There are many supermarkets to choose from and most have a few different specials ( Billa, CBA,Kuafland etc) Other than the specials the prices are very similar from one to the next. As a whole there is a large verity of foods available from Different little bakery shops or at the metro stations (1-2 lev ) .. You can do take aways from 1.5 lev to 4 lev... Depending on where you are situated there are a number of malls where there are also food courts usually on the top floor. You get decent Bulgarian cooked meal at the food courts for around 5 to 8 lev. A restuarant meal will ussually be from 5-10 lev. All of these prices I mentioned excluding drinks. 1.5 liter water in a supper market is from 0.35 lev.

Hope this will help

noReasonMember03 June 2014 07:50:59

Hi. Open street markets are a cheap option for fresh fruit and vegetables. There are quite a lot of those around, what region are you staying in?

Articles to help you in your expat project in Sofia

Accommodation in Sofia
Sofia is very welcoming towards foreigners. Find out in this article how to find accommodation there.
Leisure in Sofia
Getting bored in Sofia? No way! Find out in this article what you can do during your leisure time in the Bulgarian ...
Transports in Sofia
Foreigners staying in Sofia can choose from various means of transport. Here is an overview of the transport ...
Work in Sofia
There are various ways to find a job in Sofia. Here are some tips to guide you through your job search.
Giving Birth In Bulgaria
If you find yourself pregnant in Bulgaria, you may be wondering if you will have to head home to have your baby. ...
Leisure in Bulgaria
Wondering how to keep yourself busy after work and during week-ends? Here is an overview of leisure activities ...
Education in Bulgaria
Educational Structures and Background:
Opening a bank account in Bulgaria
Do you wish to open a bank account in Bulgaria? Find out how to proceed in this article.