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Living and property in Constanța
Constanța is Romania's largest port city, on the western shore of the Black Sea. Around 263 000 residents. Ancient heritage (fragments of ancient Tomis), interwar architecture and modern residential complexes sit side by side in the city.
500€
2-room rent
Average monthly rent for a two-room (one-bedroom) apartment
1100€
Purchase / m²
Average price per square metre in a new build
Centre
To Constanța city centre
Distance to the centre of the region
For a family on a permis de ședere (residence permit) or going through repatriation, Constanța offers the year-round infrastructure (schools, clinics, ANAF, banks) that the resort of Mamaia lacks. In the imobiliare.ro sample for May 2026, a two-room apartment in the residential districts rents for €450–500, in premium Faleza Nord from €800; a square metre in the new builds of Tomis Nord costs €1000–1300.
Administratively the city is divided into several districts with different profiles — from the historic Centru by the port to the densely built residential Tomis I–IV. Prices and infrastructure (schools, clinics, transport) vary a great deal between districts — see the sections below.
Who Constanța suits
- Families relocating on a residence permit or for Romanian citizenship — there are schools that take Ukrainian children
- Remote professionals — stable internet, coffee shops, lower prices than in Bucharest
- Those who want to live by the sea in a large city with year-round infrastructure rather than in a tourist resort
Location guide
Constanța in detail
Districts and prices
Faleza Nord is the most expensive district in Constanța. It is the seafront, with direct access to the sea, the City Park Mall shopping centre and the Dolphinarium. A two-room apartment rents from €800 a month; a square metre sells from €1500.
Tomis II and III are mid-range residential districts. Tomis III lies closer to Mamaia, which makes it popular with people working in the tourism sector. A 2-room apartment rents for around €450 a month.
Centru / Peninsula is the historic core of the city, with fragments of Roman Tomis, a 4th-century mosaic and narrow streets. It suits those who value the atmosphere of an old town; apartments are expensive because new construction is restricted.
Tomis Nord is the zone of new builds from the last 5 years. The average sale price is €1100 per m². This is the most active market for buying to live in or to let.
Far and the outlying zones have the most affordable prices (from €360 a month for a two-room apartment), but they are further from the centre and the sea. Suited to a budget entry into the market.
The price ranges come from the imobiliare.ro and olx.ro sample for May 2026. The market moves quickly: check current offers for a specific address through a consultant or yourself on imobiliare.ro.
Carmen Modoran · CC BY-SA 4.0Transport and distances
Public transport consists of CT BUS buses and electric buses; a single ticket is ~3 RON, a monthly pass ~70 RON. Coverage of all districts is dense, with buses every 10–15 minutes at peak times.
Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport (CND) is 25 km from the centre and has seasonal international flights; the specific destinations change from year to year, and the current timetable is on cnd-airport.ro. There is no domestic Bucharest–Constanța service from there. Otopeni Airport (OTP) in Bucharest is 230 km away on the A2 motorway, about 2.5 hours by car.
To Mamaia — 5 km along Bulevardul Mamaia (10–15 minutes by car); to Năvodari — 20 km (25 minutes). To the Bulgarian border (Vama Veche / Durankulak) — 60 km.
Iuliananet · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate and seasonality
A temperate continental climate with a maritime influence — mild winters (January +1°C) and warm summers (July +24°C). The Black Sea bathing season runs from June to September, with water temperatures of 23–25°C at its peak.
In winter the city goes on living as normal, unlike the resort of Mamaia, where most restaurants and services are closed from October to April. Among Romania's seaside cities, Constanța is the only one with a population above 250,000 and year-round infrastructure (hospitals, schools, shopping malls).
Enrolling a foreign child in a school in Constanța
Children of citizens who have received a permis de ședere or applied for repatriation are enrolled in ordinary Romanian schools by place of residence. The procedure goes through the Inspectoratul Școlar Județean Constanța (ISJ Constanța), Bd. I.G. Duca 26, not through an individual school.
Documents: an apostilled school report from the previous school translated into Romanian (up to the 8th grade — a school from the CIS; for a lyceum — equivalent documents), a copy of the permis de ședere or certificat de înregistrare, a copy of the parent's passport, and the child's certificat de naștere (birth certificate) with a translation. The translation is done by a sworn translator (traducător autorizat) — the list is on the Ministry of Justice website.
Children without Romanian are placed by the ISJ into an "an pregătitor" — a preparatory year with the sprijin lingvistic programme (4 to 8 hours of Romanian a week on top of the standard curriculum). The programme is free and available in most schools in Constanța.
Timing: it is best to enrol a child before 1 September of the school year; the ISJ accepts applications in August. If you move later, enrolment during the school year is possible, but a place at a specific school depends on capacity.
Private alternatives: Colegiul Național "Mircea cel Bătrân" (Cambridge programmes), the International School of Bucharest has a branch programme in Constanța, and some lyceums offer the IB. Private programmes cost €5000–9000 a year; municipal schools are free.
Adrian Cadar · CC BY-SA 4.0What to try in Constanța
For leisure in Constanța the main draws are the old Tomis port, the promenade along Faleza Nord and Tăbăcărie Park. Within walking distance of the centre are the Archaeology Museum, with exhibits from the Roman period, and the Grand Mosque with a panoramic view from its minaret.
Dining: fish restaurants in the Tomis port (On Plonge, Tasty), Italian cuisine (Trattoria Roma) and traditional Romanian venues (Crama Casa Bunicii). The average bill is €15–25 per person.
Infrastructure
What is nearby
Healthcare, schools, shops, transport and places to relax in the area.
Healthcare
- Spitalul Clinic Judeţean de Urgenţă "Sf. Apostol Andrei" — the main general hospital, Bd. Tomis 145
- CMI EuroMed — a private clinic with consultations in English and Russian, Strada Traian 8
- MedLife Constanța — a clinic network with paediatrics and dentistry
- Catena and Sensiblu pharmacies — open in every district, 24-hour ones in Faleza Nord and Centru
Schools and nurseries
- Colegiul Național "Mircea cel Bătrân" — a lyceum in the centre, IB and Cambridge programmes
- The Pre-university Inspectorate of Constanța enrols Ukrainian children in Romanian schools; a Romanian-language learning programme is in place
- Şcoala Gimnazială Nr. 28 "Dan Barbilian" — for the younger grades, in Tomis II
- Nurseries: municipal (€50–80 a month) and private (€300–500 a month)
Shops and malls
- City Park Mall — the largest shopping mall, Faleza Nord, Carrefour + 150 shops
- Tom Mall — in Tomis Nord, an Auchan hypermarket + Cinema City
- Maritimo Shopping Center — at the exit from the city, a Cora hypermarket
- Lidl and Kaufland — several locations in every district
- The central Vivo market — Strada Mircea cel Bătrân, fresh fish and produce
Transport
- CT BUS — city buses and electric buses (the trolleybus service closed in 2010), monthly pass ~70 RON
- Taxis: Speed Taxi, Star Taxi, Bolt — pick-up from €1.50, an average ride €3–5
- Constanța railway station — trains to Bucharest (3 hours, €15–25)
- Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport (CND) — 25 km, bus 100 or a €15 taxi
What to see and where to relax
- Beaches: Modern (Faleza Nord) — the city beach; Mamaia — an 8 km strip 5 km away
- The Dolphinarium and Aquarium in Faleza Nord
- The Archaeology Museum and the 4th-century Roman Mosaic (Edifice Roman cu Mozaic) — Centru
- Tăbăcărie Park — the city's largest park, with a lake
- The Constanța Casino (1910) — the symbol of the city; reopened on 21 May 2025 after restoration and operates as a cultural venue with museum halls and exhibitions
Catalogue
Property in Constanța
Current rental and purchase offers in the Constanța area.
On the map
Where Constanța is
OpenStreetMap — the area and its key landmarks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Constanța
What does it cost to rent an apartment in Constanța in 2026?
A two-room apartment in the residential district of Tomis II/III rents for €450–500 a month. In premium Faleza Nord — from €800 a month. On the outskirts (Far) — €360 a month. Utility bills are 50–80€ a month in winter.
How much does it cost to buy an apartment in Constanța?
In the new builds of Tomis Nord prices start from €1100 per m². A new two-room apartment of 60 m² is around €70 000. In the older housing stock of Tomis II/III — from €800 per m². In Faleza Nord — from €1500 per m².
Which district is best for a family with children?
Faleza Nord is the most expensive option, with city schools and a park. Tomis II is mid-range in price: Şcoala Gimnazială Nr. 28 "Dan Barbilian", the Maritimo mall and clinics are close by. Centru is a good fit if a walkable environment matters to you.
Are there schools in Constanța for Ukrainian children?
Yes. The Inspectoratul Școlar Județean Constanța (ISJ) enrols children in ordinary Romanian schools and provides the sprijin lingvistic adaptation programme — extra hours of Romanian. See the section "Enrolling a foreign child in a school in Constanța" above for details. Private lyceums offer Cambridge programmes in English.
How do you get to Bucharest?
The CFR Călători Constanța–București train takes 2.5–3.5 hours depending on the train type (IR/IRN); the ticket is priced in RON, the equivalent of €15–25. A bus from Autogara Sud — 3.5 hours. By car on the A2 motorway — 2.5 hours without traffic, 230 km. There is no direct domestic flight between Mihail Kogălniceanu (CND) and Otopeni (OTP).
Is Constanța suitable for remote work?
Yes. Stable internet (Digi, Orange, Vodafone) at up to 1 Gbit/s. Dozens of coffee shops and coworking spaces in Centru and Faleza Nord. Life is noticeably cheaper than in Bucharest — rent and groceries are lower on average, while you have access to the sea and an airport (check the current figures on numbeo.com).
Where do I start if I am considering relocating to Constanța?
It makes sense to define the format first: a family with children (the choice of district depends on schools — see the section on ISJ Constanța), remote work alone or as a couple (Centru / Faleza Nord depending on budget), or a purchase to let. The format determines both the district and the tax structure (individual / PFA / SRL). If you want to test your scenario before looking at options, you can discuss it with an Alliance consultant in a separate conversation. Current offers in Constanța are in the cards further down the page.