Living in Bulgaria the Expat's Guide

The 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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When 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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It’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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