Râmnicu Sărat

City in Buzău, Romania

Overview

Râmnicu Sărat is a small, laid-back city in the Buzău region of Romania, known for its historic center, traditional markets, and proximity to the scenic Sărata river. It offers a glimpse into authentic Romanian daily life, with a relaxed pace, welcoming locals, and affordable costs.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Buzău
Population
29,774
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.38°, 27.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,020
Local Cost
$568
Local Income
$550
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-24.2°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
638 mm
Internet Speed
187 Mbps
Upload
192 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
64.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-22.
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 2026-01-14.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.