Moving to Bulgaria from New Jersey
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Jersey to Bulgaria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Jersey to Bulgaria, you would find that Bulgaria is 50.0% cheaper than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly BGN65,563 in Bulgaria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bulgarian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Jersey and Bulgaria.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → BGN65,563
To maintain the same standard of living in Bulgaria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 46.6% less
Groceries
pay 46.1% less
Transportation
pay 17.3% less
Housing
pay 72.0% less
Childcare
pay 78.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 60.5% less
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 Bulgaria cost about 53% less than cities in New Jersey.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New Jersey to Bulgaria.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bulgaria compared to New Jersey.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Bulgaria performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Jersey performs 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 better than Bulgaria across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Trenton | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) | 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
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| Month | Trenton | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) | 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) | 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C) |
| Mar | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C) |
| Apr | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C) |
| May | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) | 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) | 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) | 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C) |
| Aug | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) | 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) | 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) | 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C) |
| Dec | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Bulgaria. To live, work, or study long-term in Bulgaria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bulgaria's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Bulgaria
Visa Free
Bulgaria passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Bulgaria than New Jersey?
On average Bulgaria is about 49% less expensive than New Jersey, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bulgaria?
Budget about BGN16,391 for 3 months in Bulgaria (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Bulgaria?
From major Bulgaria cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Bulgaria are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Bulgaria compared to New Jersey?
Bulgaria performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Bulgaria compared to New Jersey?
The average high temperature in Sofia is 59°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Sofia receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.
What language do they speak in Bulgaria?
The official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. In New Jersey, the official language is English.
