2.99/5
115 reviews
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Varna

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Varna is well-liked for its affordability, particularly when it comes to food and rent. Many nomads report living comfortably on $600–700 per month. The beach is one of Varna's key attractions, and most visitors agree that the city shines in the warmer months, especially from spring to early fall. The architecture and public spaces like parks and museums also receive positive feedback. Varna has a laid-back vibe, and even though there's not a strong hipster or international tourist scene, most found the local culture warm and welcoming. People are generally described as friendly and attractive, which contributes positively to the social scene.

On the downside, public transportation is considered unreliable, as ride-hailing apps are not available and bus schedules aren't easily accessible via Google Maps. While most parts of town are walkable or reachable by short bus rides, transportation can be frustrating for newcomers. Winters — particularly January and February — are noted as being quite cold, limiting appeal for year-round living. Nightlife experiences are mixed; while there are notable spots like the beach bar Cubo, the overall scene may feel lacking or less safe. Despite this, many digital nomads see Varna as underrated and recommend it for a few months stay during warmer periods.

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Varna is a nice city. Very eastern block style mostly, but the center has a nice promenade and the beach area is pretty good. I spent there about three weeks in September and the weather was great.

2 years ago

great city. lovely beach, bars, people are nice, food is amazing.
there is no more "Beehive" co working space though.

5 years ago

I spent two months in Varna (mid-September to mid-November) and loved it! Mild weather, very affordable, great expats community and a lot of things going on. Next time, I would like to visit it in the spring!

5 years ago

From July to September one of the best Citys in Europe for me.

6 years ago

I spent 11 days here. I like it a lot. Beaches, affordable, interesting architecture. Cool place and I could spend a summer here easily if I had a friend. Though, if you're single it wouldn't be hard to make one, as people here are amazing looking.

I like the park a lot, and it has some interesting museums. Not a big hipster scene if that's your thing. More tourists, mostly from Bulgaria, Russia and Turkey.

Nightlife is... okay. Mostly mafia and gypsy bars. But I do love this one bar called Cubo, on the beach. Great place. Very reasonable prices. Cheap actually.
Nice place that needs more hype.

I don't like that there's no ride hailing apps, and Google maps doesn't tell bus schedules. So transportation sucks. But most stuff is walking distance or a short bus ride, once you figure it out.

6 years ago

The data on Varna here is hilarious. Nomad costs 1.800 $? When the local live on 400$? The rent cost here 300 $ for a good apartment in the center. Then add 10 $ a day for food. You'll end up at 600-700 $. Add additional expenses for partying.
The only downside is the cold weather in january and february. Other than that it's a pretty great place. Better than Sofia, any day.

6 years ago

Varna is a nice city, specially during spring and summer, great beaches and nightlife on high season

7 years ago

✅ Very affordable

✅ Great beaches

✅ Nice weather (spring to fall)

✅ Friendly people

✅ Very safe

✅ Fast internet

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Nomads.com members liked going here a lot

✅ Many Nomads.com members have been

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Easy to do business

✅ High quality of education

✅ Roads are very safe

✅ Freedom of speech

✅ Democratic

✅ Safe for women

✅ Family friendly

✅ LGBTQ+ friendly

❌ Poor public transportation

❌ Cold winters

❌ Mediocre nightlife

❌ Not much to do

❌ Cold now

❌ Gets cold in the winter

❌ Very damp now

❌ Not many Nomads.com members right now

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Many people smoke tobacco

❌ High alcohol consumption

❌ Marijuana is illegal

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Feels

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mild

82 28°
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Humidity

damp
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Most common

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Rain

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49mm

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31mm

rainy
52mm

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30mm

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15mm

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49mm

rainy
68mm

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55mm

Cloud

pockets
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47%

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44%

cloudy
53%

Air quality

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70 US AQI

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43 US AQI

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Sun

safe
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Remote workers

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💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked bad

👮 Safety mediocre

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$1,991 / mo

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Members who have been here

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⭐️ Total score	2.99/5 (Rank #38) 115 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍11 liked it 👎0 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Good
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Okay
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $2,195 / mo
📡 Internet	🙂 Good: 23Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥶 A bit cold: 15°C58°F (feels 16°C61°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	💦 Damp: 80%
💨 Air quality (now)	🌱 Great: 5 US AQI
💨 Air quality (annual)	🌱 Good: 54 US AQI
👌 Safety	Good
🤮 Food safety*	Great
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Good
🤝 Lack of racism*	Bad
🎓 Education level*	High
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Vulnerability to climate change	Good
💰 Income level*	Very low: $622 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Okay
🚶 Walkability	Great
🚦 Traffic safety*	Okay
✈️ Airline scores*	Great
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
🏥 Hospitals	Bad
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Okay
📶 Free WiFi in city	Okay
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Good
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Good
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Good
👩 Female friendly	Okay
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Okay
🎅 Startup Score	Okay

🌍 Continent	Europe
🚩 Country	Bulgaria
🗓️ Average trip length	9 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	23 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	☀️ 15°C 58°F + 💦 Damp (80%) = feels 16°C 61°F
💨 Air quality (now)	👍 5 US AQI 🍃 OK
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👎😷 55 US AQI
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	TaxiMe
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 10 BGN in USD	USD 5.80
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	BGN 1,000 = USD 580
💸 Tipping	Yes, 10%
💻 Best coworking space	BeeHive
☕️ Best coffee place	Costa Coffee Varna
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	7% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	340,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$7,465 / year
👫 Gender ratio (population)	👨 46% 👱‍♀️ 54%
👫 Gender ratio (young adults)	👨 54% 👱‍♀️ 46%
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 84% 👱‍♀️ 16%
💻 Online electronics shop	Emag
🏠 Apartment listings	Imoti
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	Bulgaria Air
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Bulgaria Air
🏥 Best hospital	Universum Medical

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$2,195 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$1,301 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$1,885 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$539 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$1,227 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$2,206 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$377 / month
🏠 Median home price	$92,616
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$57 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$72 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$197 / month
🍛 Dinner	$9
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$2
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$1
👩‍🏫 International school	$4,497 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$27 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$2 / trip