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Heating Costs in Bulgaria

Most large Bulgarian cities have district heating networks. The energy regulator sets their prices once a year; from 1 July 2026 they rose by 4.54% on average, and heat in Sofia costs €73.30 per MWh.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 13 October 2026

District heating in Sofia per MWh, from 1 July 2026
€73.301
District heating in Sofia per MWh, from 1 July 2026
Average rise in district heating prices
+4.54%1
Average rise in district heating prices
Burgas, the lowest of the large cities
€45.501
Burgas, the lowest of the large cities

Heating Costs in Bulgaria

District heating prices, 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027

District heating prices, 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Company Price per MWh Change
Toplofikatsia Sofia €73.30 +5.50%
Toplofikatsia Veliko Tarnovo €72.49 +4.99%
Veolia Energy Varna €71.63 +5.19%
EVN Toplofikatsia (Plovdiv) €70.93 +3.70%
Toplofikatsia Vratsa €55.70 +3.59%
Toplofikatsia Burgas €45.50 +3.66%

Source: Energy and Water Regulatory Commission: Final district heating prices from 1 July 20261

Prices in Pleven, Ruse, Sliven, Razgrad and Pernik rose by between 4.2% and 5.2%.1

Other ways to heat

Buildings outside the heating networks are heated with electricity, heat pumps or natural gas. See Electricity and Natural Gas for those prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does district heating cost in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2026?

The regulated district heating price in Sofia is €73.30 per MWh for the period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

How much did district heating prices rise in Bulgaria in 2026?

Across Bulgaria, district heating prices rose by 4.54% on average from 1 July 2026, with increases varying by city; Sofia’s price rose by 5.50%.

Which large city in Bulgaria has the lowest district heating price?

Burgas has the lowest district heating price among the large Bulgarian cities, at €45.50 per MWh for the period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Sources

  1. Energy and Water Regulatory Commission: Final district heating prices from 1 July 2026 (in Bulgarian)

Figures checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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