Moving to Romania from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bahamas to Romania.

Living there in 2020
3

people born in Bahamas 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 Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
RO
9.6

Romania performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
RO
34.7

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
RO
3.7t

Bahamas performs better than Romania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
RO
32.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
RO
84.0%

Bahamas 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

BS
9.2%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
RO
$40,500

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Romania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
RO
5.8

Romania generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Bucharest
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Nassau Bucharest
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Bahamas?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS RO
Population 355,608 18,519,899
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages English Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112