Bulgaria's wages: what does it mean for investors?

According to Eurostat data released on 6 November 2026, the average annual salary in Bulgaria was 16,200 € in 2025, against 41,500 € for the EU as a whole. That is 39 per cent of the EU figure. Only Greece (18,800 €) and Hungary (20,100 €) are slightly above, while Luxembourg leads with 85,600 €. The figures are nominal and converted to full-time equivalents; purchasing-power differences are not adjusted. For buyers this means: staff for management, maintenance and letting remains cheap in Bulgaria by EU standards. Those who let to tenants or guests from within Bulgaria, however, must expect a limited affordable rent. Note that the figures say nothing about the cost of living. Buyers therefore calculate staff costs and rent level separately. Source: Eurostat.