Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual inflation rate amounted to 3.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.5% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Bulgaria have risen by 43.4%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual food inflation rate was 6.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 3% in the European Union and 2.4% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Bulgaria have changed by 82.7% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In October 2025, Bulgaria recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 7.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.6%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 3.9% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Bulgaria have increased by 40.9%.
Clothing
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 0.1%, and the monthly rate was 6.2%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.6% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Bulgaria have changed by 12.0% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 8%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Bulgaria have changed by 63.5% in total.
Household Equipment
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 1%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.7% in the European Union and 0.5% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Bulgaria have changed by 26.6% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at -7.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.2% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Bulgaria have changed by 15.7% since 2015.
Transport
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual transport inflation rate was 0.4%, and the monthly rate was -0.7%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.6% in the European Union and 1.7% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Bulgaria have changed by 18.5% since 2015.
Communications
- In October 2025, Bulgaria recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 5.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was 0.2% in the European Union and -0.6% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Bulgaria have changed by -4.8% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 4.8%, and the monthly rate was 2%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.7% in the European Union and 1.3% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Bulgaria have changed by 25.9% since 2015.
Education
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual education inflation rate was 8.6%, and the monthly rate was 1.1%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Bulgaria have changed by 73.6% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 7.1%, and the monthly rate was -1.1%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Bulgaria have changed by 82.8% since 2015.
Energy
- In October 2025, Bulgaria recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 1.7%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was 0% in the European Union and -0.5% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Bulgaria have changed by 35.5% since 2015.
Services
- In October 2025, Bulgaria's annual services inflation rate amounted to 4.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.5% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Bulgaria have changed by 46.1% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In October 2025, annual inflation in Bulgaria was 3.8%, representing a change of -0.3 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 143.42 for Bulgaria as of October 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in October 2025 were 0.4% in Bulgaria.
The inflation measurement in Bulgaria is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 219.66
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 56.92
- Clothing and footwear: 39.75
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 96.55
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 69.08
- Health: 76.06
- Transport: 141.19
- Communication: 53.84
- Recreation and culture: 92.04
- Education: 13.93
- Restaurants and hotels: 82
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 58.98
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Bulgaria's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.