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Cluj-Napoca, Romania 🇷🇴
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Nomad Score:
74%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western Europe, with moderate prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the city center, but rising due to increased demand.
🍎 Food & Groceries
81%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce; dining out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient with affordable monthly passes.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
79%
Weight: 15
Cinema, theaters, and events are affordable; nightlife prices are moderate.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
76%
Weight: 10
Monthly gym memberships are reasonably priced, with many options available.
💱 Currency Stability
74%
Weight: 30
Romanian Leu is relatively stable with low inflation, but some fluctuations occur.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
89%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet widely available with speeds often exceeding 100 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
77%
Weight: 40
Several modern coworking spaces exist, catering well to digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
83%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free and reliable WiFi, popular among remote workers.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
79%
Weight: 30
Good number of cafes with comfortable seating and power outlets.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
68%
Weight: 100
Growing community but still less known compared to other European hubs.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Reasonable working hours and plenty of leisure options support balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
69%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some industrial areas affect air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
71%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean, though some older neighborhoods show wear.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
Romanian is primary language; English widely spoken among younger population.
💨 Air Quality
67%
Weight: 15
Air quality can dip during winter due to heating emissions but generally acceptable.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; safe environment for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
70%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is basic; private clinics offer higher standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
82%
Weight: 25
Private healthcare services are affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
71%
Weight: 20
Access to both public and private healthcare; private preferred by expats.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
63%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with cold winters and warm summers; some rainy days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes but generally safe.
🏞️ Green Spaces
74%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city, good for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning common in newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and snowy winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
68%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; city center can be busy but quieter residential areas exist.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with festivals, museums, and historic architecture.
🌃 Nightlife
76%
Weight: 15
Vibrant nightlife with bars, clubs, and live music venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
79%
Weight: 15
Close to mountains and natural parks, ideal for hiking and nature trips.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
67%
Weight: 10
Some language schools and informal groups for Romanian and other languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and historical tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
71%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, cinemas, and theaters provide indoor entertainment.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
80%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options including traditional Romanian and international cuisines.
🧠 Yoga Studios
69%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, though not as widespread as in larger cities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
75%
Weight: 15
Good range of gyms, fitness centers, and sports clubs.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
78%
Weight: 15
Organic markets and health food stores are increasingly common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer) suitable for European and some Asian time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
70%
Weight: 25
Growing tech and startup community with regular meetups and events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
65%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most opportunities come from international companies.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
68%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is emerging but still small compared to major hubs.
🏢 Coworking Quality
76%
Weight: 30
Modern facilities with good amenities and community events.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
72%
Weight: 15
Active startup ecosystem with increasing investment and support.
💳 Local Payment Services
73%
Weight: 10
Widespread use of card payments and mobile banking apps.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
64%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but still early stage adoption among businesses.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
71%
Weight: 30
International airport with good connections to major European cities.
🚇 Public Transit
78%
Weight: 20
Efficient bus and tram network covering most of the city.
🚶 Walkability
79%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
75%
Weight: 15
Uber and local ride-sharing apps operate reliably.
🚲 Cycling
67%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but still developing.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
74%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Romanian cities and neighboring countries.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of electric scooters and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
82%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
87%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
79%
Weight: 15
Generally stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
70%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
EU visa rules apply; non-EU nationals may face moderate bureaucracy.
📊 Tax Friendliness
69%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some incentives for IT and startups.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Generally free media and expression with some political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
73%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic system with occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
71%
Weight: 15
Straightforward for EU citizens; more paperwork for others.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
74%
Weight: 10
Relatively simple process with online options available.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
55%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa; standard visas apply.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Growing awareness and infrastructure but still developing.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
66%
Weight: 25
Occasional meetups and events, mostly organized by coworking spaces.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
69%
Weight: 20
Active but small online groups for digital nomads in the city.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
74%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some reports of discrimination but improving.