Regional
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.
Topic
Cost of Living
8 articles
Regional
Electricity Bills: What changes from January 2026 and what consumers should realistically expect
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.
Regional
Romania Abandons Energy Price Caps, Households Brace for Rising Costs
Romania ends energy price caps after four years, leading to higher electricity bills. Cluj households face significant increases starting in July 2025.
News
Public Transport Fare Adjustment in Cluj-Napoca Effective from 1 August 2025
Public transport fares in Cluj-Napoca will increase from 1 August 2025, pending council approval. New prices reflect inflation since 2022.
Local News
Cluj-Napoca: A City of Rising Costs and Fading Affordability
Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second most expensive city, struggles with affordability as rising costs in housing, services, and essentials threaten residents and businesses alike.
Local News
German Visitor's Astonishment at Romanian Restaurant and Supermarket Prices
German visitor shares surprising encounters with restaurant and supermarket prices in Romania.
Local News
Average Apartment Prices at All-Time High in Cluj
The cost of purchasing an apartment in Cluj-Napoca has reached an all-time high as prices increased year-on-year.
Local News
Fair Rental Survey 2021
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.