Pleven, Bulgaria
Pleven, Bulgaria
Last updated on Apr 03, 2024
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Pleven, Bulgaria. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.
What do I need to know before moving to Pleven?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Pleven, they said:
"I would find out about a area of the country you like and fly out, drive around to if possible to find a place you like then find a estate agent or a English person to find you some houses to view . I moved out with Oggi who has a removal company, you pack your goods and he arranges the pick up, you have to load it on the lorry his driver will help, had it delivered from door to door in 6 days, great service and cheap, if you would like his email contact me," commented one expat who made the move to Pleven.
How do I find a place to live in Pleven?
We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:
"Wanted a house in town with land at a good price, but hard to come by. Searched many many estate agents, found 2 luckily in the same area, brought one of these, as don't drive its easy to walk into town, no problems in winter, and am on the main train line so can get anywhere in Bulgaria," commented one expat who made the move to Pleven.
What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Pleven?
"I live in an house, most expats who have moved to this area live in houses and not apartments," wrote one member in Pleven.
What is the average cost of housing in Pleven?
If you are thinking about moving to Pleven, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing:
"House taxes are way way lower, electric is about the same, most heating that people use is by wood, same as mine that heats up the seven radiators to keep the house warm. Water is cheap, and if you have a well like me watering the garden doesn't cost you anything, but I am lucky that mine is drinkable to which a lot isn't," wrote a member in Pleven.
What should I bring when moving to Pleven?
People living in Pleven were asked what three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They wrote:
"Dumpling Mix, loads of it. Marmite Oxo's. Some furniture, Husband, some clothes," wrote a member in Pleven.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
