Prices of essential food products in Bulgaria have risen sharply over the past five years, with the upward trend continuing into 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The most significant increases are observed in basic staples such as white cheese, fresh milk, ?Dobrudzha? bread, rice, and eggs.
White cheese increased fromBGN 8.30/kg (?4.24)in 2020 toBGN 13.70/kg (?7.00)in 2024 ? a rise of more than 65%. In 2025, the price has stabilized at aroundBGN 13.90?14.10/kg (?7.11??7.21).
Fresh milk rose fromBGN 1.60/l (?0.82)toBGN 2.80/l (?1.43)? a 75% increase, with 2025 prices betweenBGN 2.85?2.90/l (?1.46??1.48).
?Dobrudzha? bread has become roughly 50% more expensive, reachingBGN 2.20?2.25 (?1.12??1.15)in 2025.
Rice climbed toBGN 3.70?3.80/kg (?1.89??1.94)? nearly 46% higher than in 2020.
The steepest increase is seen in eggs: fromBGN 0.20 (?0.10)per egg in 2020 toBGN 0.40 (?0.20)in 2025, marking a 100% rise.
The most turbulent period was 2021?2022, when all tracked products saw prices jump by 20?30%, driven by global economic disruptions, supply chain issues, rising energy costs, inflation and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
