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Bucharest

Romania's capital with some of the fastest internet in Europe

In Bucharest, a mid-range month runs about $1,231 (RON 5,612), typical internet speeds are around 10 Mbps and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet8.2/10

Faster internet than about 80% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking6.4/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.8/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There9.7/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to reach

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

31 categories for Bucharest, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Sunny Beach (~250 km) · Istanbul (~450 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Tirana (~600 km) · Corfu (~750 km)

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