Cluj-Napoca, Romania 🇷🇴
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Nomad Score:
71%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western Europe, with low prices for food, transport, and entertainment.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
69%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate; city center apartments can be pricier but still cheaper than Western Europe.
🍎 Food & Groceries
81%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce at low prices; eating out is affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient; taxis and ride-sharing are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
77%
Weight: 15
Cinema, concerts, and nightlife are reasonably priced compared to Western Europe.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
73%
Weight: 10
Monthly gym memberships are affordable, with many options available.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
Romanian Leu is relatively stable but can fluctuate moderately against major currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
89%
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 digital nomads.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
79%
Weight: 30
Good selection of cafes with comfortable seating and power outlets.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
68%
Weight: 100
Growing but still emerging digital nomad community.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
87%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Reasonable working hours with plenty of leisure activities available.
🌳 Environmental Quality
67%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some industrial areas affect air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
69%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean but some areas can be less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
62%
Weight: 30
Romanian is primary language; English widely spoken among younger population and in business.
💨 Air Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate; occasional smog in winter months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
68%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks but limited international schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
68%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is basic; private clinics offer higher standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Private healthcare is affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare options with good private facilities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
54%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with cold winters and hot summers; some rainy days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
78%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes and floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
71%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common but not universal in older buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
72%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise in city center; quieter in residential areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
80%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with festivals, museums, and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
74%
Weight: 15
Vibrant nightlife with bars, clubs, and live music.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
76%
Weight: 15
Close to mountains and countryside for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
63%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but informal opportunities exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good range of local tours and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
71%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, cinemas, and theaters available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options including traditional Romanian and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
67%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
72%
Weight: 15
Good availability of gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
75%
Weight: 15
Organic markets and health food stores are growing in number.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
79%
Weight: 20
GMT+2, convenient for European and some Asian time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
70%
Weight: 25
Active startup and tech community with regular events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
65%
Weight: 20
Growing tech sector but limited remote job market locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
68%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is developing with coworking spaces supporting it.
🏢 Coworking Quality
74%
Weight: 30
Modern coworking spaces with good amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
71%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with increasing investment.
💳 Local Payment Services
73%
Weight: 10
Good availability of digital payment options and banking apps.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
64%
Weight: 15
Interest growing but still niche market.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
70%
Weight: 30
International airport with flights to major European cities.
🚇 Public Transit
78%
Weight: 20
Reliable buses and trams covering the city.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
76%
Weight: 15
Uber and local ride-sharing apps widely available.
🚲 Cycling
63%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure but growing interest.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
72%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Romanian cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
60%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G coverage citywide; 5G expanding.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
79%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
68%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
71%
Weight: 40
EU visa policies apply; visa-free for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some incentives for freelancers and startups.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free with some media influence from political groups.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable democracy but occasional political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
69%
Weight: 15
Moderate bureaucracy; easier with local residency or work permit.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
72%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process for startups and freelancers.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
67%
Weight: 50
Growing awareness and infrastructure but still developing.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
60%
Weight: 25
Occasional meetups but no large-scale regular events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
65%
Weight: 20
Active but small digital nomad online groups.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
72%
Weight: 50
Safe for women travelers; some cultural conservatism in outskirts.
✊ Racial Tolerance
64%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some reports of discrimination but improving.