Bulgaria

Veliko Tarnovo

#5 Top 5 cities

A strong option for a quieter life with low costs and attractive surroundings, but only limited international support.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 13°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: 2°C aΕΎ 17°C

Climate

A more continental climate with warm summers and cooler winters, but without the extremes of northern Europe.

Distance to the sea

220 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 9/10
Food cost 9/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Affordable housing
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Fewer corporate opportunities
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment