General Country Information ๐
Capital | Bucharest |
Country | Romania |
Currency | Romanian leu |
Main religion | Romanian Orthodox |
In numbersโฆ ๐
Female | 51.1% |
Gdp | $262.9 billion |
Size | 238,391 sq km |
Population | 19.3 million |
Population density | 82/sq km |
Kids per female | 1.3 |
City population | 54.2% |
Weather โ
Winter | -2โC |
Summer | 23โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
Main Language | Romanian |
Population able to read | 98.6% |
Population with a college degree | 20.3% |
Population able to speak english | 19.9% |
Well-being ๐
Air quality | 39 (AQI) |
Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
LGBT friendly? | Yes |
Crime | 4.2/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
Driving side | Right |
Main airline | TAROM |
Main airport | Henri Coandฤ International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
Item | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Bottle water | $0.5 |
Cigarettes | $2.5 |
Burger | $3 |
Coffee | $1.5 |
Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Flat | $250/month |
Hotel 3 star | $30/night |
Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Cab | $5/10km |
Petrol | $1.50/l |
Rental car | $25/day |
Public transportation | $5/daypass |
Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
Type | Rate |
---|---|
Tax rate | 10% |
Vat | 19% |
Average Income ๐ผ
Income | $8000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
Is tipping required? | Yes |
Location | Tipping Amount |
---|---|
Cab | 10-15% |
Restaurant | 10-15% |
Bar | 10-15% |
Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
Internet speed | 88.36/MBits |
Tld | .ro |
Free wifi | 7/10 |
Population with access to internet | 83.9% |
Phone mobile data | $5 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
Closing days | Sunday |
Closing times | 8:00 PM |
Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
Type | Name |
---|---|
Online shopping | eMAG |
Supermarket | Carrefour |
Pharmacy | Catena |
Drugstore | Sensiblu |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Nightlife | 7/10 |
Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
Public Parks | 8/10 |
Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports โฝ
Most popular Sport | Football |
Food ๐๏ธ
Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Ciorbฤ de burtฤ | A traditional Romanian soup made with tripe, vegetables, and sour cream | 5-7 |
Sarmale | Cabbage rolls stuffed with ground pork, rice, and vegetables | 6-8 |
Mฤmฤligฤ | A polenta-like dish made from cornmeal | 3-5 |
Mici | Grilled sausages made from ground pork and beef | 4-6 |
Papanasi | A fried dough ball filled with cheese or fruit | 4-6 |
Cozonac | A sweet bread made with nuts and raisins | 5-7 |
Tuicฤ | A traditional Romanian plum brandy | 5-7 per shot |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Tuica | A traditional Romanian brandy made from plums, apricots, or other fruits | $3-$5 |
Palinca | A strong, distilled fruit brandy similar to tuica | $4-$6 |
Horinca | A distilled fruit brandy made from plums or other fruits | $3-$5 |
Rachiu | A generic term for Romanian brandy, can be made from any fruit | $3-$5 |
Vinars | A Romanian brandy made from grapes | $5-$7 |
Ursus | A popular Romanian beer | $2-$3 |
Ciuc | Another popular Romanian beer | $2-$3 |
Timiศoreana | A Romanian beer known for its bitterness | $2-$3 |
Silva | A Romanian beer known for its light and refreshing taste | $2-$3 |
Zuica | A traditional Romanian liqueur made from plums or other fruits | $3-$5 |
Afinata | A Romanian liqueur made from blueberries | $3-$5 |
Visinata | A Romanian liqueur made from sour cherries | $3-$5 |
Souvenirs ๐
Souvenir | Description | Price |
---|---|---|
Painted eggs | Hand-painted wooden or ceramic eggs decorated with traditional Romanian motifs | โฌ5-10 |
Ceramic pottery | Handmade ceramic plates, bowls, and vases with intricate designs | โฌ10-20 |
Embroidered textiles | Traditional Romanian blouses, shirts, and tablecloths with colorful embroidery | โฌ20-50 |
Wooden carvings | Hand-carved wooden spoons, bowls, and figurines | โฌ10-25 |
Traditional clothing | Romanian folk costumes made from wool, cotton, or linen | โฌ50-100 |
Sheepskin products | Sheepskin vests, hats, and rugs | โฌ20-50 |
Romanian wine | A variety of red, white, and rosรฉ wines from Romaniaโs renowned wine regions | โฌ10-20 per bottle |
Plum brandy (ศuicฤ) | A traditional Romanian spirit made from fermented plums | โฌ10-15 per bottle |
Honey | Romanian honey is known for its rich flavor and high quality | โฌ5-10 per jar |
Natural cosmetics | Handmade soaps, creams, and lotions made with natural ingredients | โฌ10-20 per item |
Holidays ๐น
Holiday Name | Time | Description |
---|---|---|
New Yearโs Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | The birth of Jesus Christ according to the Orthodox calendar |
Union Day | January 24 | The anniversary of the union of Wallachia and Moldavia in 1859 |
Easter | March/April | The resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the Orthodox calendar |
Labor Day | May 1 | The international day of workers |
Childrenโs Day | June 1 | A day to celebrate children |
Pentecost | June | The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
Assumption of Mary | August 15 | The day when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into heaven |
Romanian National Day | December 1 | The anniversary of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Romania in 1881 |
Christmas | December 25 | The birth of Jesus Christ according to the Western calendar |
Second Day of Christmas | December 26 | A day to celebrate Christmas with family and friends |
News ๐ฐ
Medium | Name |
---|---|
Newspaper | Libertatea |
Online news | Digi24.ro |
Tv | Pro TV |
Radio | Radio ZU |