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Buy Bulgarian leva (BGN) before you leave for Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a cash oriented country with one of the lowest price levels in Europe. Bulgaria's official currency is the Bulgarian leva (BGN). It's a good idea to change all the cash needed for the holiday before the trip, so you can avoid unnecessary trouble and expenses at the destination. It is good to remember that a service fee is usually added to currency exchange in Bulgaria and the worst exchange rates are usually at airports and railway stations. A credit card is accepted as a means of payment in the biggest places, but they may be subject to an additional fee of up to five percent. We also recommend preparing a daily travel budget before the trip, so that you can get a clear picture of how much money you need to take with you on the trip. When you exchange travel currencies on our website before departure, you get the best exchange rate and 0% commission.
Practical tips for planning your budget
In Bulgaria, the travel budget of an average tourist is around 100 Bulgarian leva per day. With this amount, you stay in a 3-star hotel, eat 2 meals in a restaurant and buy a daily bus ticket. Tipping in Bulgaria is common in restaurants but not in bars. The tip is usually 10% of the restaurant bill. In addition, it is good to leave a small tip for the hotel cleaners, porters and taxi drivers.
110 BGN
Average cost of a one night stay in Bulgaria
50 BGN
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Bulgaria
1.60 BGN
A public transport ticket
2.80 BGN
The price of a cup of coffee
5 BGN
Admission to Burgas Historical Museum
20 BGN
Ravintola- ateria
0.99BGN/KM
A taxi ride
10 BGN
Chile national museum
Some suggestions
- There are several old cities in Bulgaria that are full of wonderful architecture and history. The capital, Sofia, has thousands of years of history and culture. The city also offers a lively nightlife, modern shopping centers and restaurants. With its beautiful architecture and nearby ski slopes, the city has a lot to offer tourists.
- Sunny Beach is the best sandy beach on the coast of Burgas and a popular holiday destination. The beach with fine sand and clear water is a paradise for families with children.
- In Bulgaria, you can enjoy both European and Asian delicacies. Try the meat and vegetable fried korma or the meatball kebab. Other Bulgarian specialties are, for example, shopska salad, and a bread filled with spinach called banitsa.
- Bulgaria's popular summer city Varna is located about 90 kilometers from Sunny Beach, and it is also the country's largest city. If you want a change for your vacation, you should definitely visit here. In Varna you will find a pedestrian street full of small boutiques, restaurants and cafes. In the city park, you can enjoy colorful flowers and green surroundings.
Some facts about the Bulgarian Leva (BGN)
Denominations of the Bulgarian Leva
Notes: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, ja 100 leva
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, ja 50 stotinky, and 1 leva
Leva is the Bulgarian monetary unit that has been in use since 1881. The smaller monetary unit is the stotinka. A leva is divided into hundred stotinka.
The name Leva is derived from an old Bulgarian word that means "lion".
Why buy Bulgarian leva (BGN) from ChangeGroup?
Change Group is a global market leader in currency exchange services with over 30 years of expertise. The company's head office is located in London, but there are exchange points all over the world. There are more than 60 currencies in the selection, almost all of which are sold on the UK market. We recommend that you exchange Bulgarian levs on our website before your trip, in order to get the best eur bgn exchange rate and 0% commission. You may also be interested in our home delivery service costing only £ 11.95, allowing you to receive your currency in 24h without having to go to any exchange bureau. In addition, with our Buy-Back guarantee, you can bring the remaining currency back to us after your trip without losing any money.
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