Municipiul Craiova

City in Dolj, Romania

Overview

Craiova, the largest city in Oltenia, blends historical charm with a youthful energy fostered by its universities and growing cultural scene. Known for its beautiful parks, lively center, and impressive architecture, Craiova is an excellent gateway to southern Romania.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Dolj
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.32°, 23.81°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
72
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost
$996
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$780
Cashless
61
English
52
Temperature
11.9°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
-24.7°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
604 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
218 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
106
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
51
Parks
29
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
516.0
Airport
CRA
Distance
6 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 32 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.