At a glance
 RO
Arad
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RO
Cluj-Napoca
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| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Nomad score | 6.4 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,870 / mo | $2,459 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 10°C | 21° / 7°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 54 Moderate | 53 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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RO
Arad
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RO
Cluj-Napoca
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| Average high | 17.9°C | 15.7°C |
| Average low | 8.2°C | 6°C |
| Precipitation | 51 mm / mo | 56 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 270 h / mo | 274 h / mo |
| Humidity | 71% | 75% |
| Rain days | 8.9 / mo | 9.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.3 km/h | 13.5 km/h |
RO
Arad · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 13
A 16
M 22
J 28
J 31
A 30
S 24
O 18
N 11
D 7
RO
Cluj-Napoca · average high by month
J 5
F 7
M 11
A 15
M 20
J 25
J 28
A 27
S 22
O 16
N 9
D 5
Air quality
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| US AQI | 54 | 53 |
| PM2.5 | 13.4 µg/m³ | 11 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 17 µg/m³ | 13.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 41 µg/m³ | 47 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Startup Scene | 3.7 | 7.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Air Conditioning | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Green Spaces | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Weather | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 8.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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RO
Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Currency Stability | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 7.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Culture | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.7 | 6.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.4 | 7.4 |
| Nightlife | 5.1 | 7.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 4.9 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.5 | 6.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.5 | 7.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 6.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.4 | 7.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.8 | 5.9 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 8.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Food Scene | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.3 | 6.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Healthcare | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.0 | 7.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Political Stability | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 7.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Air Quality | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cleanliness | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Language Barrier | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.4 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Safety | 7.9 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| Cycling | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Public Transit | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.5 | 8.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.8 | 6.6 |
| Walkability | 7.1 | 7.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Coworking Quality | 4.3 | 7.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 6.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.7 | 7.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.4 | 6.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.4 | 8.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Jeans | $44 per pair | $86 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $27 per dress | $48 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $66 per pair | $104 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Dining Out | $89 per month | $102 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Cinema Ticket | $7.75 per ticket | $9.06 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Coffee | $2.66 per cup | $3.63 per cup |
| Beer | $2.21 per pint | $3.40 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.85 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $40 per meal | $57 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.08 per meal | $9.06 per meal |
| Apples | $1.33 per kg | $1.25 per kg |
| Bread | $0.89 per loaf | $1.59 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.89 per bottle | $0.91 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.93 per liter |
| Rice | $1.33 per kg | $2.04 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.87 per kg | $7.71 per kg |
| Beef | $9.96 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $8.85 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Groceries | $332 per month | $249 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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RO
Arad
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RO
Cluj-Napoca
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| Health Insurance | $66 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $27 per visit | $57 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.32 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Housing | $398 per month | $476 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $443 per month | $623 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $885 per month | $1,405 per month |
| Coworking Space | $133 per month | $215 per month |
| Coliving Space | $553 per month | $725 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Internet & Mobile | $27 per month | $12 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Leisure Activities | $44 per month | $57 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Haircut | $8.85 per visit | $19 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.53 per kg | $14 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Mobile Plan | $8.85 per month | $15 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $15 per month | $12 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.53 one-time | $7.93 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $27 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.85 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Transportation | $44 per month | $18 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.33 per trip | $1.02 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.77 per km | $1.02 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $40 per month | $23 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.43 per trip | $7.25 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.66 per liter | $1.78 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $27 per month | $10 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Arad
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Cluj-Napoca
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| Utilities | $77 per month | $125 per month |