Moving to Romania from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Romania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Romania, you would find that Romania is 13.4% more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS110,887,500 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly RON323,915 in Romania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Argentina and Romania.

What does your salary buy?

ARS110,887,500 RON323,915

To maintain the same standard of living in Romania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 1.2% less

Groceries

pay 14.4% less

Transportation

pay 2.5% more

Housing

pay 8.7% more

Childcare

pay 2.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ARS = 0.0031 RON (July 2026)

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 Argentina to Romania.

Living there in 2020
337 ↑ 1304% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

Top countries of origin for Romania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Romania compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
RO
9.6

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
RO
34.7

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
RO
3.7t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
RO
7.4%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Romania leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
RO
$40,500

Romania performs significantly better than Argentina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
RO
5.8

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Romania leads in infant mortality.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Bucharest
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Bucharest
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Romania without a visa.
Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.

Data: 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 Argentina?

On average Romania is about 6% less expensive than Argentina, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Romania?

Budget about RON80,979 for 3 months in Romania (based on a ARS110,887,500 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?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Romania compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR RO
Population 46,245,668 18,519,899
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112