Bulgaria, paid in JPY.
The cheapest country in the EU, now on the euro.
Slightly pricier. Exchange rate alone: +0.9%. Local prices: +4.9%.
- Lean
- ¥6,345
- Comfort
- ¥28,400
The short answerIn JPY, as of November 12, 2026
Bulgaria: as of November 12, 2026, 1.7% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in JPY (Japanese yen), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +0.9%, and prices in the country rose +4.9%. A mid-range day costs about ¥13,400 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+8.3%) and SEK did worst (−4.6%).
What JPY buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$122+8.3%
- Norwegian kronekr 800+8.1%
- South African randR 1,389+7.3%
- British pound£63+4.0%
- UAE dirhamAED 307+3.7%
- Singapore dollarS$107+3.1%
- US dollar$84+3.1%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,557+1.7%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$150+1.7%
- Canadian dollarC$119+0.6%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$655+0.6%
- Indian rupee₹7,833−1.4%
- Brazilian realR$467−1.7%
- Japanese yen¥13,400−1.7%
- Danish kronekr 564−3.0%
- Swiss francCHF 70−3.6%
- Swedish kronakr 834−4.6%
Booking a trip: Bulgaria
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