Moving to Romania from Estonia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Estonia to Romania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Estonia to Romania, you would find that Romania is 11.7% cheaper than Estonia overall. A €65,700 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly RON277,570 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 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Estonia to Romania.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → RON277,570
To maintain the same standard of living in Romania
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 25.4% less
Groceries
pay 11.7% less
Transportation
pay 17.0% less
Housing
pay 40.9% less
Childcare
pay 62.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.8% less
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?
How many people actually move from Estonia to Romania, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Estonia to Romania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Estonia generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in homicide rate.
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
Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Estonia generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Estonia generally does better on infrastructure, though Romania leads in water stress level.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Estonia performs better than Romania across all family life metrics.
Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallinn | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Tallinn | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) | 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) | 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) |
| Mar | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) | 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) | 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) |
| May | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) | 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) |
| Jun | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) | 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) |
| Sep | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) | 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) | 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) |
Data:
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute,
National Meteorological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.
Estonia passport holder visiting Romania
Visa Free
Romania passport holder visiting Estonia
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 Estonia?
Yes — Romania is on average about 19% cheaper than Estonia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Romania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RON69,392 in Romania on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Romania?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Romania has 32.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Romania safe for expats?
Estonia 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 1.5 in Estonia.
How is healthcare in Romania compared to Estonia?
Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in health coverage index. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 34.4 in Estonia. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).
What's the weather like in Romania compared to Estonia?
The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.
What language do they speak in Romania?
The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.
