Moving to Romania from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Romania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Vanuatu to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Romania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
RO
9.6

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
RO
34.7

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
RO
3.7t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
RO
32.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
RO
84.0%

Romania performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
RO
$40,500

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Romania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
RO
5.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Bucharest
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Port Vila Bucharest
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Vanuatu 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?

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?

Vanuatu 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 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Vanuatu?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU RO
Population 308,043 18,519,899
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Bislama, English, French Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112