Job market
Job prospects for foreigners in Bulgaria
Once you have managed to get the required permits, the hardest part is over. The Bulgarian economy is definitely turning to growth and the country is considered as one of the most exciting investment locations in Europe.
With a population of 750 million, the Bulgarian official unemployment rate in 2011 was 11.1 %, only one percent higher than the collective European average. As a result it won’t be more difficult to find work here than in any other European country. Bulgaria has been a member of the EU since 2007 and hence work permits are required only for non EU citizens.
Despite the monthly minimum wage of 123 EUR and some of the lowest earnings per hour recorded in Europe, Bulgaria is still the place to go for foreign workers. In fact, it is also the cheapest country in the EU (49% below the average) and was ranked 38th among the world’s 100 best countries to live in, according to Newsweek’s research.
There are many different ways to find a job in Bulgaria. Just Landed has compiled a comprehensive list to help you. Look at the following sections in the Bulgaria guide!
Also in this section
- Job market: Job prospects for foreigners in Bulgaria
- What jobs to look for: In which areas to look for job opportunities
- How to get a job: Where to look and how to apply
- Job application: How to correctly apply for a job in Bulgaria
- Working conditions: What you can expect from a job in Bulgaria