Costeşti

City in Arges, Romania

Overview

Costeşti is a tiny, tranquil town in the Arges region of Romania, offering an authentic glimpse into rural Romanian life away from the crowds. Its slow pace and friendly residents create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors seeking peace and tradition.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Arges
Population
145
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.66°, 24.88°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$712
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$400
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-23.9°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
655 mm
Internet Speed
462 Mbps
Upload
269 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-15.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.