Moving to Romania from Albania
What to Expect
Considering a move from Albania to Romania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Albania to Romania, you would find that Romania is 19.4% more expensive than Albania overall. A ALL6,149,207 salary in Albania would need to be roughly RON304,667 in Romania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Albania and Romania.
What does your salary buy?
ALL6,149,207 → RON304,667
To maintain the same standard of living in Romania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 23.6% more
Groceries
pay 11.2% less
Transportation
pay 23.9% less
Housing
pay 0.1% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.3% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Albania to Romania.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Romania compared to Albania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Romania performs significantly better than Albania across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Albania generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Romania leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Romania performs significantly better than Albania across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Romania generally does better on family life, though Albania leads in life expectancy.
Data: Albanian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Romania. To live, work, or study long-term in Romania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Romania's immigration authority.
Albania passport holder visiting Romania
Visa Free
Romania passport holder visiting Albania
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Romania than Albania?
On average Romania is about 11% less expensive than Albania, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Romania?
Budget about RON76,167 for 3 months in Romania (based on a ALL6,149,207 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Romania?
Connectivity is usually fine (Romania: 32.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Romania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Romania safe for expats?
Romania performs significantly better than Albania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.
How is healthcare in Romania compared to Albania?
Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).
What language do they speak in Romania?
The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.
