Chitila
City in Ilfov, Romania
Overview
Chitila is a small town northwest of Bucharest, known for its leafy neighborhoods, good transport links to the capital, and peaceful atmosphere. Its parks, local markets, and proximity to Bucharest make it ideal for visitors seeking a quieter base.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Ilfov
Population
14,762
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
44.51°, 25.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,110
Local Cost
$614
Local Income
$850
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-24.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
615 mm
Internet Speed
311 Mbps
Upload
178 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
BBU
Distance
10 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 77/100.