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 |