Bulgaria
Essential Info
Insurance
Required
Cost of Living
595€
English Level
High Proficiency
Culture & Social
Vegans
Population share (in %)
Vegetarians
Vegetarian population share (in %)
LGBTQ
Spartacus Gay Travel Index
Cost of Living
Average in €/month
595€
Erasmus Funding
Bulgaria is part of the Erasmus+ program and you get funding for time spent in the program.
450€–490€
Language
Languages
- Bulgarian
English level
English Proficiency Index
Transportation
Driving Permits
Check if international and regional driving permits are accepted here
IDP
International Driving Permit is accepted
EU Drivers Permit
EU Drivers Permit is accepted
IADP
Inter-American Driving Permit is not accepted
ASEAN Drivers Permit
ASEAN Drivers Permit is not accepted
Navigation Apps
Money
Accepted Currencies
- Euro
Payment Methods
Safety
Visa Required
Emergency Numbers
Important numbers for emergency calls
Police
150
Ambulance
160
Fire
166
Health
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory
For visa applications, proof of health insurance is a required document. EU/EEA students: EHIC can cover medical care, but broader insurance is strongly recommended and may still be required by the institution.
Helplines
Mental health help
Suicide Hotline
Sexual harassment help
Nadja centre Foundation
Vaccinations
Recommendations are based on a Report from the RKI Germany. We do not take accountability for the completness of this list.
Required
These vaccinations are mandatory
Specific risks
Check if these risks apply to you
Hepatitis B
Individual risk assessment required. Increased likelihood of contact with local healthcare services.
Influenza
Individual predisposition to severe disease progression due to underlying conditions or age over 60 years.
TBE (FSME-Vaccination)
Possible exposure to ticks.
Recommended
It's best to get these vaccinations
MMR/MMR-V
Poliomyelitis
TDaP/Tdap
Hepatitis A
Daily Life
Finding Flats
Resources to find a place to live
https://imoti.info/en/
Imoti.bg is leading platform for online property search in Bulgaria!
Electrical Plug Types
Type C
230 Volt
Type F
230 Volt
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday