Moving to Romania from Kenya
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kenya to Romania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kenya to Romania, you would find that Romania is 2.0 times more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,690,000 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly RON544,585 in Romania to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kenya to Romania.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,690,000 → RON544,585
To maintain the same standard of living in Romania
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.8 times more
Groceries
pay 54.2% more
Transportation
pay 1.6% less
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.6% more
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 Kenya to Romania, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kenya to Romania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Romania performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
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
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Romania across all environment metrics.
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
Romania performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Kenya across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Romania generally does better on family life, though Kenya leads in education spending.
Data: Revenue Authority, 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 | Nairobi | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Nairobi | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
National Meteorological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Romania
Visa Required
Romania passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kenya?
No — Romania is on average about 58% more expensive than Kenya. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Romania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RON136,146 in Romania on a KES9,690,000 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?
Romania performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Romania compared to Kenya?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Romania compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Romania?
The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
