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Shopping in Bulgaria

Shopping for food and other necessities in Bulgaria is quite affordable compared to many other countries in the European community. Since agriculture is one of the major economic hubs of the country, fresh farm produce and animal livestock products are sold at very friendly prices in local markets.

Supermarkets in Bulgaria are very widespread and they sell a variety of food, grocery, and home items.

Some of the biggest supermarket chains in Bulgaria include; BILLA- which is the country’s answer for the European brand Lidl. BILLA is one of the best places to shop as a student on a budget as the prices are very fair and the options are very broad. Other supermarket chains are Aldo, CBA-Bulgaria, Lidl, Fantastico, Metro, Kaufland, Hit and many others.

Shopping for other items such as clothing can be done in one of the many malls or retail streets located in the city you are in. Some popular stores that many foreign students in Bulgaria have considered to be the top places to go are H&M, Decathlon, Oysho, Tempo, Zara, DM, Stradivarius, and Deichmann.

Students choose the places not only for its affordability but also for the wide spectrum of quality designs that they offer.

One beautiful thing about Bulgaria is the presence of local markets or kiosks that sell food, dairy and meat products. These markets are makeshift markets and they sell food directly from the farms.

The prices are even cheaper compared to the supermarkets and the food items are always fresh. These markets are also a very important part of Bulgarian culture as they bring the locals together and many foreigners come to witness many of the country’s traditions.

Presently the government of Bulgaria is seeking to improve the quality of the food that is being brought into the country. They claim that the standard of the food sold across Europe must resonate as well in the country.

They have called on the EU over shunning any ‘double standards’ in the prices, quality and availability of all food and grocery items across the union. They seek to ensure that the same quality and standards must be upheld everywhere in Europe.

Useful Tips:

As with other facets of life in Bulgaria, food, and grocery are also sold in their local currency, so ensure to make all the necessary conversions and move around with a little local cash on you. Many of the establishments only accept Bulgarian lev (BGN).

As a newcomer, some of the names of the items might confuse you, please use any online translate services to check the correct Bulgarian word for whatever you are searching for.

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