Moving to Romania from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Romania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 94°F in Abidjan, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cote d'Ivoire to Romania, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
206 ↑ 506% vs 2015

people born in Cote d'Ivoire 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

How Cote d'Ivoire and Romania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
RO
9.6

Romania performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.7
RO
36.2

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CI
86.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
RO
3.7t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.6
RO
35.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
RO
7.6%

Romania generally does better on infrastructure, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.3%
RO
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$3,050
RO
$22,538

Romania generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CI
62.1 yrs
RO
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
44.8
RO
6.0

Romania generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in education spending.

Weather in Romania vs Cote d'Ivoire

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Abidjan Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Abidjan Bucharest
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Abidjan Bucharest
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Can you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Romania?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Romania.
Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Romania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.

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?

With 35.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Romania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cote d'Ivoire and Romania.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 1.7 in Cote d'Ivoire. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Romania compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 94°F in Abidjan. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Abidjan gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI RO
Population 32,711,547 19,020,271
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages French Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112