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Bucharest

City in Bucharest, Romania

Overview

Bucharest, Romania's lively capital, is a blend of grand architecture, buzzing nightlife, and leafy parks. Known for its dynamic energy, the city combines history with a modern, creative spirit, making it a fascinating destination for both culture and leisure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Romania

Municipality

Bucharest

Population

1,716,961

Time Zone

Europe/Bucharest

Coordinates

44.43°, 26.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,590

Local Cost

$740

Local Income

$950

Cashless

English

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

222 Mbps

Upload

194 Mbps

Latency

4 ms

City Vibrancy

434

Coworking

Cafes

198

Nightlife

137

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BBU

Distance

8 km

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Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

44 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

21 Residence Politehnica 21 Residence Politehnica is a residential area near the Polytechnic University in western Bucharest, featuring new apartment complexes. Most residents are students or young professionals.Amfiteatru Residence Amfiteatru Residence is a modern residential complex on the city's outskirts. New apartments and well-kept grounds attract young professionals and families.Andronache Andronache sits on Bucharest's northern edge. Its low-rise houses and large yards attract families seeking quieter streets.

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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 51 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 44 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 92/100.

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