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Last activity 02 October 2023 by kristiann

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pm15

Hello


I would like to get the advise from the members of this forum on what shall be the minimum salary required in Sofia for a family of four from India. Importantly , I want to know whether Bulgaria states school teaches in English medium if not what shall be the fees for English medium school fees for Grade 8 and 7. Your input will help me to decide on taking up an offer.

kristiann

@pm15


Minimum salary for sustaining 4 people in Sofia - 3500 BGN net. Absolute minimum!!!! And that is provided you do not pay for the accommodation ( say it another 800 BGN per month).


I would strongly advise on targeting at least 4000 BGN net, if you plan for just one working person. To  ensure a somewhat comfortable life of four persons you will need 5000 BGN per month, or more.


Not sure how to understand your second question.

SimCityAT

@pm15
Minimum salary for sustaining 4 people in Sofia - 3500 BGN net. Absolute minimum!!!! And that is provided you do not pay for the accommodation ( say it another 800 BGN per month).

I would strongly advise on targeting at least 4000 BGN net, if you plan for just one working person. To ensure a somewhat comfortable life of four persons you will need 5000 BGN per month, or more.

Not sure how to understand your second question.
-@kristiann


2nd question, are there state schools that teach English which are free, if not how much are international schools that teach English.


That's as far as I understood it @kristiann

sunil thakar

@pm15 Hi, I doubt there are state schools teaching all subjects in English. But hopefully I am wrong other people may advise


As for costs, I found this on google in relation to international schools. These may be at higher cost. But might get you started. I think for this googling will help. For recommendation, I hope the forum helps.


https://www.international-schools-datab … s-in-sofia

kristiann

@SimCityAT

Thanks for the clarification, my understanding wasn't as good as yours.

Anyway:


  1. State schools that teach entirely in English - 0. At least up to my knowledge.
  2. Private schools with curriculum in English 5 to 10, with prices about 20 000 BGN per year.

mckayphil

@pm15

State schools won't teach in English 

SimCityAT

@pm15
State schools won't teach in English
-@mckayphil


This has already been established in the previous post.

mckayphil

@sunil thakar

Like the link you put on here . Very informative ..  iv been looking for this info for a while .. many thanks

pm15

@SimCityAT


Thanks a lot for the response.

pm15

@kristiann


Thank you for the feedback.

pm15

@sunil thakar


Thanks a lot, it helped me to understand the cost of education.

pm15

@kristiann


Is the number what you mentioned has house rent included?

pm15

@mckayphil

Ok, noted. Thanks

kristiann

@pm15


I have quoted reasonable amount of NET salary to sustain a family of four in case of just one working parent. The renting of a property would be with quite variable limits.  SO it depends on the property and the amount of the rent.


Basically for a family of 4 you would need at least 2 bedroom apartment, and you can expect a rent of about 1000 - 1500 BGN. In this case aim for "5000 +" NET salary. Gradual increase of the stating salary will be a good idea too.

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