Bulgaria is a country in Eastern Europe. It shares a border with Turkey, Greece, Serbia, and Macedonia. It's capital is Sofia. It's currency is the Bulgarian Lev.
I cannot say what Bulgarians are like as they have different personalities. But they do celebrate with big plates of food!
I can give you an idea through my experience:
Though they don't display it externally, Bulgarians are very kind and polite, especially to strangers. Realizing them requires time and effort. Since the majority of them don't speak English, they often attempt to stay out of awkward situations with non-Bulgarian speakers who can't comprehend them.
But regarding what it's like to live in Bulgaria can be found below:
Where you are in Bulgaria will determine how you live. Naturally, larger cities provide greater economic prospects and are popular travel destinations for both residents and visitors. Information technology, tourism, and numerous customer service fields are popular industrial areas (be it international or domestic).
Transportation
There is accessible and reasonably priced public transit if you reside in the capital or one of the larger cities. Although it does the job, it isn't as dependable and on time as, for instance, the OBB in Austria. A single ticket cost approximately 0.80 EUR, while a monthly pass covered everything for roughly 20–30 EUR (buses, trolleybuses, trams, and the subway). Otherwise, you're suggested to have a car even if there is intercity transit available. Bulgaria frequently imports vehicles from Spain, Italy, and Germany. The majority of automobiles are second-hand imports from Italy and Germany. You can find everything, ranging from brand-new BMWs and the like to approximately 500 EUR (not advised).
Employment
Software engineers (and other IT workers) in Sofia are by far some of the middle class earnings in the nation. Despite not being a developer myself, I am aware of the incomes of several who are, and they make between 1500 and 2000 EUR each month. Although it may not seem like much, the cost of living is significantly lower than in Western Europe. Around the summer, there are many of seasonal work vacancies, particularly by the seaside. Other than that, you can find the other jobs you can expect in any country: janitors, engineers, doctors, construction workers, bankers, teachers, the whole nine yards. If you're a foreigner, your best bet is to work in the IT, customer service, or tourism industries because those are the ones that are most likely to employ English-speaking workers. If all of your clients are Bulgarian speakers and you are not, don't expect to work as a bartender.
Education
The majority of Bulgarian students take one foreign language in addition to a course named "Bulgarian language and literature," with English being the most popular among them, followed by German, Spanish, Russian, French, and Italian. Almost all elementary schools have the same curriculum (some being better, depending on staff and funding). High schools are where specialization occurs; some concentrate on languages, while others on math, physics, etc.
Although the quality of modern higher education has been called into doubt, it is nonetheless widely accessible and reasonably priced. The fundamental issues are that, with the exception of a few colleges in Sofia, the others seldom even have the respect of their own citizens. Although there are still some degrees that are difficult to complete (civil engineering, medicine, mathematics), there is the unsettling impression that some subjects or entire programs are just pointless ramblings that are either outdated, not necessary, flat-out false, or just plain useless. This impression has been confirmed empirically by yours truly. Numerous students, in my perspective, lack motivation for their studies, and neither the teachers nor the staff are very supportive. If you have a state-sponsored seat, at least you don't graduate with any significant debt.
Your degree is genuine since the education is EU-accredited. Regrettably, only Sofia University frequently appears in worldwide rankings, and even that rating is not desirable. Many Bulgarians are prompted by this to doubt the caliber of their education and look for it overseas, most frequently in Germany, France, Italy, or the United Kingdom/United States.
Culture
At least there are things to view. Old forts, Roman remains, prehistoric Thracian graves and shrines, different architectural styles, national parks, and medieval monasteries are only a few of the attractions. Numerous Bulgarian dishes reflect Balkan influences in addition to Ottoman/Persian heritage. Meat, dairy products, and vegetables typically make up food. Whether you desire to live in Bulgaria or not will determine how it is for you. If not, you'll despise it and leave—a common practice in today's society. If you like it, you won't bother to criticize it (something the locals are notorious for).
