
Property and car taxes set to rise sharply across Romania from 2026
Local taxes across the country will rise sharply from 2026, with property and car taxes increasing by up to 75 percent under new national valuation rules.

Local taxes across the country will rise sharply from 2026, with property and car taxes increasing by up to 75 percent under new national valuation rules.

Electricity bills in Romania will rise slightly from January 2026 due to higher network tariffs, but the overall impact on households is expected to be modest.

Romania ends energy price caps after four years, leading to higher electricity bills. Cluj households face significant increases started as of July 2025.

Public transport fares in Cluj-Napoca will increase from 1 August 2025, pending council approval. New prices reflect inflation since 2022.

Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second most expensive city, struggles with affordability as rising costs in housing, services, and essentials threaten residents and businesses alike.

German visitor shares surprising encounters with restaurant and supermarket prices in Romania.

The cost of purchasing an apartment in Cluj-Napoca has reached an all-time high as prices increased year-on-year.

Between 14th and 21st September, 2021, we conducted our “Fair Rental Survey”, which is aimed at understanding the expectations and differences between local residents and foreigners when it comes to renting in the city.

Local taxes across the country will rise sharply from 2026, with property and car taxes increasing by up to 75 percent under new national valuation rules.

Electricity bills in Romania will rise slightly from January 2026 due to higher network tariffs, but the overall impact on households is expected to be modest.

Romania ends energy price caps after four years, leading to higher electricity bills. Cluj households face significant increases started as of July 2025.

Public transport fares in Cluj-Napoca will increase from 1 August 2025, pending council approval. New prices reflect inflation since 2022.

Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second most expensive city, struggles with affordability as rising costs in housing, services, and essentials threaten residents and businesses alike.

German visitor shares surprising encounters with restaurant and supermarket prices in Romania.

The cost of purchasing an apartment in Cluj-Napoca has reached an all-time high as prices increased year-on-year.

Between 14th and 21st September, 2021, we conducted our “Fair Rental Survey”, which is aimed at understanding the expectations and differences between local residents and foreigners when it comes to renting in the city.
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