Moving to New Jersey from Bulgaria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bulgaria to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bulgaria to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 3.0 times more expensive than Bulgaria overall. A BGN128,244 salary in Bulgaria would need to be roughly $147,002 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bulgaria and New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
BGN128,244 → $147,002
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 94.0% more
Groceries
pay 2.4 times more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 5.1 times more
Childcare
pay 4.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.8 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in New Jersey cost about 111% more than cities in Bulgaria.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bulgaria to New Jersey.
people moved from Bulgaria to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Bulgaria
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Bulgaria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Bulgaria performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Jersey performs significantly better than Bulgaria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Bulgaria leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New Jersey performs significantly better than Bulgaria across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sofia | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Sofia | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C) | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) |
Data:
National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bulgaria and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Bulgaria passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Bulgaria
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New Jersey than Bulgaria?
On average New Jersey is around 96% pricier than Bulgaria, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
Budget about $36,750 for 3 months in New Jersey (based on a BGN128,244 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from New Jersey?
From major New Jersey cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Bulgaria and New Jersey are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Bulgaria?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 59°F in Sofia. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sofia gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in New Jersey?
The official language in New Jersey is English. In Bulgaria, the official language is Bulgarian.
