At a glance
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,613 / mo | $1,733 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 15° / 10°C | 17° / 9°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 Moderate | 59 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Average high | 13.5°C | 16.8°C |
| Average low | 4.2°C | 6.8°C |
| Precipitation | 67 mm / mo | 52 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 271 h / mo | 281 h / mo |
| Humidity | 75% | 72% |
| Rain days | 11.2 / mo | 8.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12.9 km/h | 12.7 km/h |
RO
Bran · average high by month
J 3
F 5
M 8
A 12
M 17
J 22
J 25
A 24
S 19
O 14
N 9
D 5
RO
Alba Iulia · average high by month
J 5
F 8
M 12
A 16
M 21
J 27
J 29
A 28
S 23
O 17
N 10
D 6
Air quality
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Alba Iulia
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| US AQI | 52 | 59 |
| PM2.5 | 9.9 µg/m³ | 5.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 11.2 µg/m³ | 5.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 53 µg/m³ | 50 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.3 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Startup Scene | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Air Conditioning | 4.2 | 6.1 |
| Green Spaces | 8.3 | 6.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.0 | 7.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Weather | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Alba Iulia
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.1 | 8.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Currency Stability | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.4 | 8.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Culture | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.2 | 5.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Nightlife | 2.7 | 4.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.0 | 7.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Cafes with WiFi | 4.9 | 6.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.0 | 3.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Internet Speed | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| Food Scene | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.8 | 3.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.8 | 6.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Political Stability | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Air Quality | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Cleanliness | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Female Friendly | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Public Transit | 3.1 | 5.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.5 | 4.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Walkability | 5.3 | 7.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Coworking Quality | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.2 | 7.9 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Alba Iulia
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| Jeans | $40 per pair | $40 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $27 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $66 per pair | $78 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Dining Out | $66 per month | $66 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.65 per ticket | $6.65 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Alba Iulia
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| Coffee | $2.22 per cup | $2.22 per cup |
| Beer | $1.77 per pint | $1.77 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.76 per meal | $8.86 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $33 per meal | $40 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.20 per meal | $6.20 per meal |
| Apples | $1.33 per kg | $1.33 per kg |
| Bread | $0.89 per loaf | $0.89 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.66 per bottle | $0.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.44 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Rice | $1.11 per kg | $1.11 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.54 per kg | $4.88 per kg |
| Beef | $8.86 per kg | $7.76 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.76 per bottle | $8.86 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Groceries | $155 per month | $111 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Health Insurance | $33 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $22 per visit | $27 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.65 per purchase | $3.32 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Housing | $266 per month | $222 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $399 per month | $399 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $776 per month | $443 per month |
| Coworking Space | $100 per month | $100 per month |
| Coliving Space | $443 per month | $288 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Internet & Mobile | $16 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Leisure Activities | $33 per month | $22 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Alba Iulia
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| Haircut | $8.86 per visit | $6.65 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.43 per kg | $4.43 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Mobile Plan | $7.76 per month | $7.76 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $13 per month | $8.86 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.54 one-time | $6.65 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $27 per month | $27 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Transportation | $33 per month | $22 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.77 per trip | $0.89 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.78 per km | $0.44 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $27 per month | $18 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.43 per trip | $4.43 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.55 per liter | $1.44 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $18 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Bran
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Alba Iulia
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| Utilities | $55 per month | $44 per month |