Vărbila
City in Prahova, Romania
Overview
Vărbila is a picturesque village in Prahova county, Romania, known for its charming rural atmosphere, friendly locals, and the historical Vărbila Monastery. With just under 1,400 residents, it offers an authentic experience of Romanian countryside life away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Romania
Department
Prahova
Population
1,397
Time Zone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
45.05°, 26.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$752
Local Cost
$448
Local Income
$400
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
643 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
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 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 64/100.