Moving to Romania from Indiana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indiana to Romania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indiana to Romania, you would find that Romania is 28.7% cheaper than Indiana. A $75,000 salary in Indiana would need to be roughly RON232,387 in Romania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Indiana and Romania.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → RON232,387
To maintain the same standard of living in Romania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 22.4% less
Groceries
pay 32.5% less
Transportation
pay 5.3% less
Housing
pay 61.2% less
Childcare
pay 59.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.1% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Romania cost about 29% less than cities in Indiana.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Indiana to Romania.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Romania compared to Indiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Romania performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Indiana performs better than Romania across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Indiana performs better than Romania across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Romania performs significantly better than Indiana across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Indianapolis | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
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| Month | Indianapolis | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) | 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) |
| Feb | 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) | 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) |
| Mar | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) | 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) | 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) | 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) |
| Jun | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) | 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) |
| Sep | 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) | 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) |
| Dec | 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) | 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
National Meteorological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Romania
Visa Free
Romania passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Indiana?
On average Romania is about 31% less expensive than Indiana, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Romania?
Budget about RON58,097 for 3 months in Romania (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Romania?
From major Romania cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Indiana and Romania are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Romania compared to Indiana?
Romania performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Romania compared to Indiana?
The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 62°F in Indianapolis. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Indianapolis gets 40.8 in.
What language do they speak in Romania?
The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Indiana, the official language is English.
