You will find that the cost of living in Bulgaria is nearly half of what it is in the United States. Rent is considerably lower as well at about 75 percent lower. When it comes to food and drink there is not an exception. Someone from a Western culture will definitely find that it is inexpensive to eat in Bulgaria. Six dollars will get you a meal at an inexpensive restaurant and an average of only 4 dollars will get you a meal at a fast food restaurant.
Two people can eat at a mid-range restaurant for only about 20 to 25 dollars. As far as drinks go water is only about 55 cent and soft drinks are just under a dollar on average. Beer will run you around 1 to 3 dollars a pint.