Moving to Romania from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica 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 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
11 ↑ 175% vs 2015

people born in Dominica 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 Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
RO
9.6

Romania performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
RO
34.7

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
RO
3.7t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
RO
7.4%

Romania performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
RO
$40,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
RO
5.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Bucharest
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Roseau Bucharest
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Dominica 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 Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Dominica?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

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

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At a Glance

DM RO
Population 74,629 18,519,899
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages English Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112