Moving to Romania from Nigeria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nigeria to Romania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nigeria to Romania, you would find that Romania is 2.5 times more expensive than Nigeria overall. A NGN103,376,008 salary in Nigeria would need to be roughly RON384,223 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 91°F in Abuja, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Nigeria to Romania.
What does your salary buy?
NGN103,376,008 → RON384,223
To maintain the same standard of living in Romania
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.7 times more
Groceries
pay 5.4% less
Transportation
pay 19.9% more
Housing
pay 52.8% more
Childcare
pay 5.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 times 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 Nigeria to Romania, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nigeria to Romania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Romania performs significantly better than Nigeria 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
Nigeria 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
Nigeria generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Nigeria 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Nigeria leads in unemployment rate.
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 performs significantly better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria, 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 | Abuja | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) | 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Abuja | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) | 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) |
| Feb | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) | 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) |
| Mar | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) | 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) | 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) | 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) | 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) |
| Sep | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) | 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) |
| Nov | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) |
| Dec | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) | 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) |
Data:
Nigerian Meteorological Agency,
National Meteorological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nigeria 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.
Nigeria passport holder visiting Romania
Visa Required
Romania passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Nigeria?
No — Romania is on average about 12% more expensive than Nigeria. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Romania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RON96,056 in Romania on a NGN103,376,008 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 Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria.
How is healthcare in Romania compared to Nigeria?
Nigeria 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 3.9 in Nigeria. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).
What's the weather like in Romania compared to Nigeria?
The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Romania?
The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Nigeria, the official language is English.
