Resources & Deals for Nomads in Bulgaria

The most popular travel health insurance for digital nomads. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime, covers you in Bulgaria and while travelling. Starting from around USD 45/month.

Comprehensive international health insurance for long-term expats. More expensive than SafetyWing but better coverage for serious conditions and hospital stays.

The go-to account for digital nomads. Hold and convert between 50+ currencies, send money internationally at real exchange rates, and get local account details for EUR, GBP, USD and more.

Popular alternative to Wise with a strong app, virtual cards, and crypto features. Free tier is functional, paid plans add higher limits and better exchange rates.

One of Bulgaria's largest banks. If you're becoming a tax resident you'll likely need a local Bulgarian bank account. DSK has English-language support and is widely used by expats.

Good coverage across Bulgaria including Bansko and rural areas. Prepaid SIM available at the airport or any Yettel store. Monthly plans start around EUR 10.

A1 is the other major carrier with solid 4G/5G in Sofia and major cities. Comparable pricing to Yettel — worth checking current promotions.

If your phone supports eSIM, Airalo lets you buy a Bulgarian or European data plan before you land. Useful for the first few days before you get a local SIM.

Privacy-first VPN with no logs policy and anonymous accounts. EUR 5/month flat. Ideal for nomads who take privacy seriously.

Fast, reliable, and works with most streaming services. More expensive than Mullvad but better for accessing home country content.

Large selection of short-stay apartments across Sofia, Bansko, Plovdiv and Varna. Filter for "monthly stay" to unlock discounted long-term rates.

Bulgaria's main local property portal. Better for finding long-term unfurnished rentals. Listings are in Bulgarian — use Google Translate or ask your lawyer/accountant to help.

The most popular all-in-one workspace for nomads. Useful for tracking visa deadlines, expenses, and client work.

Best currency converter app for tracking BGN/EUR exchange rates and converting costs on the fly.

Crowd-sourced cost of living data. Useful for cross-checking our budget estimates against real user reports for specific cities.