Costești
City in Iași, Romania
Overview
Costești is a quaint rural village in Iași county, Romania, known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional Romanian countryside charm. With a population of just 145, Costești offers visitors an authentic glimpse into rural Moldovan culture and lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Iași
Population
145
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
47.23°, 26.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$682
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$500
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
626 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 55/100.