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Cluj-Napoca

Romania's tech hub (the country's 'Silicon Valley'), strong internet

In Cluj-Napoca, a mid-range month runs about $1,604 (RON 7,314) 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 75% of cities

Internet8.9/10

Faster internet than about 90% of cities

Visas5.5/10

Harder visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking5.9/10

Better coworking than about 55% 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 & Wellness5.7/10

Better wellness options than about 50% of cities

Getting There8.4/10

Easier to reach than about 80% of cities

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Everything we know

30 categories for Cluj-Napoca, 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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  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Belgrade (~350 km) · Budapest (~350 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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