Hope this is ok and in the right place? I found this and thought it would be on some interest to all since it really does show how things are changing in Bulgaria I know its only short but at lease its a glimpse

In the spotlight: domestic policy

While across the world prices of consumer goods tend to fall as Christmas comes near, the case in this country is a bit different, and this is no news to Bulgarians. Where food prices are concerned, they have already increased by tradition, and locally, food prices take up the major portion of average incomes. An exception to the rule is the policy of discounter supermarkets offering low prices all year round, unfortunately, sometimes at the expense of decent quality. The National Statistical Institute has reported that on the eve of the Christmas period prices of staples increased year-on-year. The price rise is the highest with bread, 11 percent, and cooking oil at 37 percent. Both yellow and white cheese has become more expensive and it is part of the daily menu of Bulgarians. The Commodity Exchange and Wholesale Markets State Commission says there was no profiteering and the rise in food prices occurred following their rise internationally. Looking at the price tags of refrigerators, washing machines, driers etc., they have not changed at all throughout 2010. There are goods getting cheaper such as TV sets, cameras and laptop computers driven by the fast development of technologies. A year ago the cheapest plasma televisions sold at roughly BGN 1100 (EUR 550), and today they sell at BGN 900 (EUR 450). For fussier customers prices remain the same, but they now get a bigger range of options. The 3D technologies have seen a good launch – they first appeared only last summer. The slump in sales of new cars has forced distributors to keep cutting prices during the whole year. Promotional offers include discounts that can run up to 35 percent off the original Price.

Hi Blink,
Do you have any idea of the cost of a washing machine and also a tumble dryer. Just out of curiosity for when we move over.
Tumble dryers here in Turkey are very very expensive about three times more than the UK. I really miss mine.

Hi Itchyfeet,

Have a look at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. There are more and I'll find them for you if you want.

B. Rgds., George.

I think what George has put here Techno and Metro is about right there are variations in the smaller shops, but it will depend on where you shop, I'm not sure where your going to be but I'm sure if you let us know then maybe someone can be more precise

I got my washing Machine from a local place and it cost me about 500Lv which I felt was a good price which also included delivery the same day so I guess its a case of looking round?

Many thanks you are all very helpful.