Moving to Romania from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
35 ↑ 3400% vs 2015

people born in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
RO
9.6

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
RO
34.7

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
RO
3.7t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Romania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
RO
7.4%

Romania performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
RO
$40,500

Romania generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
RO
5.8

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Romania leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Bucharest
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Dushanbe Bucharest
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Tajikistan 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: 32.4 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?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ RO
Population 9,119,347 18,519,899
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Russian, Tajik Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112