Most foreigners are allowed to legally stay in Romania for up to 90 days. If you want to spend more time in Romania, you will need a Residence Permit (Permis de şedere in Romanian ) if you are not a … Read more
Despite a recent price explosion that took property prices in Romania up to 2008 levels (and even above), you can still find dirt-cheap village houses for as low as a few thousand Euros. I know, because we bought one years … Read more
Every year there seems to be a voice claiming that “Romania is switching to Euros very soon!” But here we are again, still counting our lei… and probably we’ll keep doing it for a while now. As a Romanian, I’ve … Read more
If you’re planning to make Romania your home, my list of the best cities to live in should help you decide which one to choose. I’ll explain why they rank at the top below, but if you don’t want to … Read more
You have to check out my recommended, best neighborhoods to live in Timisoara, if you want to make sure that you’re living in the best possible areas of the city – no matter if you’re visiting for a few days … Read more
Key takeaways Let me start by saying this: Romania has some of the best bang-for-your-buck internet in Europe, no question. While the country no longer has the fastest internet in the world, the numbers (and especially monthly costs) are still … Read more
Living in Constanta for two years and a bit was not only amazing but also gave me a clear picture of the cost of living in the city. And let me tell you that it’s a lot higher than I … Read more
There are few better ways to estimate living expenses in a country than to look at what other people are spending. So let me pull back the curtain on my family’s real expenses – no sugarcoating, just raw numbers and … Read more
Prices in Romania have been climbing faster than my excitement for dessert when I see papanasi (check it, and other traditional Romanian foods here). With food being the main expense of a family, after rent, I’ve decided to sprinkle it … Read more
Are you dreaming of moving to Romania or just curious about how much it costs to live here in 2025? You’ve come to the right place! I’ll break down the monthly cost of living here, throwing in some personal tips … Read more