Moving to Romania from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname 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 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
9

people born in Suriname 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 Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SR
6.5
RO
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
RO
9.6

Romania performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SR
13.6
RO
36.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
RO
3.7t

Suriname generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
18.8
RO
35.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
RO
7.6%

Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Romania leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.8%
RO
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$7,070
RO
$22,538

Romania generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SR
73.8 yrs
RO
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
14.8
RO
6.0

Romania performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Bucharest
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Paramaribo Bucharest
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter Romania.
Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Suriname 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: 35.8 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 Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.5 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Suriname?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 13.6 in Suriname. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR RO
Population 639,850 19,020,271
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Dutch Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112