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Living in Bulgaria the Expat's Guide

How to Make a Living in Bulgaria

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Thu, November 13, 2008 - 2:01 pm EET

How to Make a Living in BulgariaThe one thing holding back some would-be expatriates is the thought of how they’re going to make a living once they move abroad.  In a country such as Bulgaria this concern is intensified, because it doesn’t have the level of international placements that a country such as France or Germany can support for example.

So, in this guide to how to make a living in Bulgaria, we’ll cover the options and angles that would-be expatriates can consider.  Naturally your options are improved if you speak Bulgarian, but don’t panic if you can’t because the door to entry and employment is not closed to you.

From speaking to expats who have already made the move, to looking at the types of jobs currently being marketed in Bulgaria, we’ve drawn up a pretty comprehensive overview of how you can go and live in Bulgaria and make a living.

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Living in Rural Bulgaria and Making a Life

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Sat, May 24, 2008 - 9:17 am EET

Living in Rural Bulgaria and Making a LifeWhen Bulgaria shook off the shackles of communism by 1990 the country suffered somewhat from the bumpy start that it had economically speaking, and many Bulgarians left the nation and others moved to the main towns and cities to find work.  This all had a dramatic impact on rural life in Bulgaria that still remains to this day.  Namely, Bulgarians still see it as a requirement to head to the main towns to make any money and so living in rural Bulgaria and making a life is that which only a few manage.

As foreigners coming into the country you will most likely find the prices for properties in rural areas of Bulgaria unbelievably low, costing less than GBP 10,000 in some cases for fine property.  But is it actually possible to buy a home in rural Bulgaria and make a life for yourself?  We think so, and in this article we explore the possibilities.

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Why Some Bulgarians are Unhappy You’re Moving to Live in Bulgaria

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Thu, February 21, 2008 - 10:59 am EET

Why Some Bulgarians are Unhappy You're Moving to Live in BulgariaIt’s so easy to get caught up in hype isn’t it?  When the Bulgarian property market first became a popular topic of conversation in the media at least three to four years prior to the nation’s EU entry, a frenzy of interest was whipped up because all of a sudden, here was this stunningly beautiful, lesser explored, highly affordable nation practically on our doorstep, and thanks to potential EU entry it was getting money spent on infrastructure and becoming more attractive all the time.

A strong tourism industry emerged, a booming property market flourished, expats relocated, businesses were created and then almost overnight the prices for everything seemingly went through the roof and anti-British sentiment was born.  If you want to know why some Bulgarians are unhappy that you’re moving to live in Bulgaria, just start with the cost of living.

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The Downside of Living in Bulgaria

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Mon, January 14, 2008 - 7:28 pm EET

The Downside of Living in BulgariaIn the summer season Bulgaria is a stunning country to live in, to visit, to explore and enjoy.  In the winter, unless you’re tucked up in the Kempinski Hotel in Bansko for example, it can be pretty grim living in Bulgaria according to award winning journalist Isak Gozes from the Bulgarian daily newspaper the Standart.

In a recent article about what it’s really like living in Europe’s poorest member state, the writer shed some light on the downside of living in Bulgaria that we thought we should share with you so that you can be forewarned and forearmed before you begin to think about expatriating permanently.

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Living in Bulgaria and Enjoying the Wine

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Thu, December 13, 2007 - 12:57 pm EET

Living in Bulgaria and Enjoying the WineExpatriates who find themselves living in Bulgaria generally soon discover that wine is taken quite seriously here.  Whilst many do not look past France, Spain or Italy when it comes to incredible wine-producing regions in Europe, Bulgaria’s prominence is well noted.  The country’s wines in fact, have earned multiple accolades on the worldwide scene and its flavours are rich and diverse.

In this article we’ll explore the wines of Bulgaria and the rich history that goes along with production of this drink.  The Bulgarian wine industry might be a relatively new feature on the worldwide scene, but the tradition here dates back centuries.  In fact, it is believed that Bulgarian wines trace their roots back to ancient Thracian and Greek times.  Wine has been produced in Bulgaria for ages and it continues to play a rather large role in the country’s economy.  If you’re going to be living in Bulgaria you’ll likely be enjoying the wine.

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Living In Bulgaria and Getting Married

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