Moving to Bulgaria without the myths and without agencies
Step-by-step guidance for ordinary families: paperwork, cities and prices in euro, work without Bulgarian, kindergartens, schools, cars and benefits. Every figure links to its source.
Bulgaria switched to the euro on 1 January 2026
Many relocation guides are written in leva and predate 2025. We convert everything to euro and date every check.
Sections
Start with whatever worries you most. Sections are being filled in step by step.
Paperwork
Address registration, EGN and LNCh numbers, papers for a spouse, legalisation, translations.
coming soonCities and prices
Plovdiv, Sofia, Varna, Burgas, Stara Zagora: rent, groceries and utilities in euro.
coming soonWork without Bulgarian
Where you can get hired without the language, typical pay, and how to avoid dishonest employers.
coming soonChildren: kindergartens and schools
Enrolment, online queues, and helping children adapt without the language.
coming soonYour car
Re-registering a car from another country, insurance, licences, inspections.
coming soonBenefits
Child benefits: who qualifies, when, and which documents you need.
coming soonHealthcare
Health insurance, choosing a family doctor, what a visit costs.
coming soonCost-of-living calculator
Enter your family and city to get an estimated monthly budget.
coming soonWhy BG Kompas
Made by someone who planned a family move with children and went through all of it.
Nothing to sell
We are not an agency selling "turnkey residency". We explain how to do it yourself.
Figures with sources
Every price and rule comes with a link and the date it was checked.
For ordinary families
Not for investors, but for people moving to live, work and raise children.