www.mediafax.ro/economic/cluj-napoca-cel-mai-scump

According to VDI.ro, Cluj-Napoca has the highest apartment prices for two-room units in Romania, averaging €3,419 per square meter. The report analyzed 72 localities, revealing significant price disparities, with Petroșani at the lowest at €736 per square meter. The data, collected from recent listings, shows that a buyer with €100,000 can acquire about 29.2 square meters in Cluj-Napoca, compared to 135.9 square meters in Petroșani. Additionally, Cluj's prices are 60% higher than in Bucharest, where the average is €2,141 per square meter. The report also highlights differences in pricing between new and older buildings, with Ploiești showing a 59% price increase for newer constructions. Rental recovery times vary, with Galați offering the quickest return at 13.8 years, while Baciu requires 26 years. Timișoara saw the largest increase in listings and prices recently, indicating a dynamic real estate market.