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Bulgaria
Romania
🇷🇴Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Bulgaria | Romania | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 4 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,245 | $1,359 | Bulgaria (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Bansko ($1,104) | Brașov ($1,347) | — |
| Best rated city | Plovdiv (QoL 76) | Brașov (QoL 78) | — |
| Best value city | Bansko | Brașov | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Bulgaria | Romania | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 63.5 | 62.7 | Bulgaria |
| Safety | 78 | 76.7 | Bulgaria |
| Quality of life | 74.5 | 76.7 | Romania |
| Internet | 81 | 84.7 | Romania |
| Healthcare | 73.5 | 76.7 | Romania |
| Climate | 59 | 58 | Bulgaria |