Cluj-Napoca, Romania 🇷🇴
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Nomad Score:
72%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western Europe, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially for shared apartments or studios outside the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
80%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce at low prices; dining out is affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient; taxis and ride-sharing are also affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Cinema, concerts, and other entertainment options are budget-friendly.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
79%
Weight: 10
Monthly gym memberships are affordable, with many modern facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
68%
Weight: 30
Romanian Leu is relatively stable but can be subject to moderate fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet widely available with speeds often exceeding 100 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
76%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces in the city center catering to freelancers and startups.
☕ 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
65%
Weight: 100
Growing but still emerging as a digital nomad hub.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
77%
Weight: 30
Reasonable working hours and plenty of leisure activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
69%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; improving green initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean urban environment with regular maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
62%
Weight: 30
Romanian is primary language; English widely spoken among younger population.
💨 Air Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Air quality is acceptable but can worsen during winter heating season.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
68%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is basic; private clinics offer higher standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
81%
Weight: 25
Private healthcare services are affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare facilities with access to specialists in private sector.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
60%
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 and floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
74%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning common in newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with noticeable changes in weather and scenery.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich history and vibrant cultural scene with festivals and museums.
🌃 Nightlife
72%
Weight: 15
Active nightlife with bars, clubs, and live music venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Close to mountains and natural parks for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
67%
Weight: 10
Some language schools and informal opportunities to learn Romanian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
70%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, cinemas, and indoor entertainment options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options including traditional Romanian and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
68%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios catering to different styles and levels.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
75%
Weight: 15
Good range of gyms, fitness centers, and sports clubs.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
76%
Weight: 15
Organic markets and health food stores increasingly common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
79%
Weight: 20
Eastern European Time zone convenient for European and some Asian markets.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
71%
Weight: 25
Active startup and tech community with regular meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
65%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market but growing freelance opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
68%
Weight: 20
Emerging freelance community supported by coworking spaces.
🏢 Coworking Quality
74%
Weight: 30
Modern coworking spaces with good amenities and networking events.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
70%
Weight: 15
Growing tech startup ecosystem with increasing investment.
💳 Local Payment Services
72%
Weight: 10
Good availability of digital payment options and banking apps.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate adoption; some local interest but not widespread.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
73%
Weight: 30
International airport with connections to major European cities.
🚇 Public Transit
78%
Weight: 20
Reliable bus and tram network covering most of the city.
🚶 Walkability
76%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
79%
Weight: 15
Popular ride-sharing apps widely used and affordable.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure but growing interest.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
74%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Romanian cities and neighboring countries.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
68%
Weight: 10
Some electric scooter and bike rental services available in the city.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
82%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and expanding 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work well with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
79%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
70%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
EU citizens have easy access; others may face moderate visa requirements.
📊 Tax Friendliness
68%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some incentives for freelancers and startups.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Generally free environment with respect for speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
72%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic system with occasional political shifts.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
69%
Weight: 15
Relatively straightforward for residents; some bureaucracy for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
71%
Weight: 10
Business registration process is streamlined but requires local documentation.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of April 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Growing awareness and infrastructure but still developing nomad community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
63%
Weight: 25
Occasional meetups and events, but not very frequent.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
67%
Weight: 20
Some active online groups and forums 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 and workers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some challenges for minorities but improving.