Moving to Bulgaria from Texas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Texas to Bulgaria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Texas to Bulgaria, you would find that Bulgaria is 52.7% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly BGN62,300 in Bulgaria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bulgarian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sofia averages 59°F vs 80°F in Houston, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 35.2% less
Groceries
pay 39.3% less
Transportation
pay 17.9% less
Housing
pay 71.9% less
Childcare
pay 70.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.6% 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.
What salary do you need in Bulgaria?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → BGN62,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Bulgaria
Calculate with your salary →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 39% less than cities in Texas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Texas to Bulgaria.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bulgaria compared to Texas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Bulgaria performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas 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
Texas generally does better on employment & economy, though Bulgaria leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Texas performs better than Bulgaria across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Bulgaria vs Texas
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Houston | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
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| Month | Houston | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) | 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) | 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C) |
| Mar | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C) |
| May | 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) | 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) | 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) | 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C) |
| Aug | 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) | 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) | 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) | 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C) |
| Dec | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
Can you move from Texas to Bulgaria?
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 Texas?
On average Bulgaria is about 53% less expensive than Texas, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bulgaria?
Budget about BGN15,575 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 Texas and Bulgaria are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Bulgaria compared to Texas?
Bulgaria performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Bulgaria compared to Texas?
The average high temperature in Sofia is 59°F, compared to 80°F in Houston. Sofia receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Houston gets 49.8 in.
What language do they speak in Bulgaria?
The official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. In Texas, the official language is English.
