Top expat cities

Bulgaria

Burgas

#4 Top 5 cities

A calmer coastal city than Varna, good for longer stays and a lower budget, but with a smaller expat and work market.

Country overview

Population

210Β 646

Year-round temperatures

Day: 17°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: 7°C aΕΎ 20°C

Climate

Black Sea weather with warm summers and a fairly gentle transition into winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

8/10

Burgas is generally safe for everyday life, though crowded seasonal areas bring increased exposure to pickpocketing, scams and vehicle crime.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Burgas faces flooding, storms and coastal disruption, while nearby wildfire conditions and less frequent earthquakes remain relevant seasonal or low-frequency risks.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦Ukrainians
  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·Turkish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene