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हिन्दीCountry vs country
Bulgaria vs 
Cyprus
Side by side for a genuine tax resident, with €150,000 a year in dividends or foreign income.
| Bulgaria | Cyprus | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal income | 10% | 0% div. |
| Company tax | 10% | 15% |
| Minimum days | 183 | 60 |
| Cost of residency | Cheap | Medium |
| Tax on €150,000 a year | €7,500 | €3,975 |
| Monthly cost for one person, rent included | €1,300 | €1,950 |
| In the EU | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish blacklist | No | No |
| Crypto gains | Flat 10% on net annual crypto gains after a 10% deemed expense, about 9% effective. No holding period exemption. | Since 1 Jan 2026 gains on disposal or exchange of crypto assets taxed at flat 8%; losses offset only within same year. |
| Pension | Private and occupational foreign pensions taxed at flat 10%; pensions from mandatory social security systems may be exempt under domestic law. Check treaty. | Option of 5% flat on foreign pension above EUR 5,000 (from 2026), plus 2.65% GESY. About 4.4% tax plus GESY. |
Who wins
- Less tax: Cyprus
- Cheaper to live in: Bulgaria
- Fewer days required: Cyprus
- Easier to settle in: Tie
It depends on your case: your nationality, the country you leave and how you earn your money change the answer.