Romania was the first country I picked to set up my temporary home base back in 2018, when I first started working online. Truthfully, I picked Romania because my Shengen tourist visa was about to expire, but I am so glad I did. This is one of the most underrated destinations for tourism in Europe, and by far, one of the best and easiest places to work online. So, is Romania a good country for digital nomads? The answer is definitely yes, and here’s why.
Super Fast WIFI
![Sighisoara town in Romania a good place for digital nomads](https://yourtravelflamingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DSC09967-1-792x1024.jpg)
For whatever inexplicable reason, this country has one of the fastest wifi speeds in the world, ranking high up for download speed along with countries like Singapore. Whether I was in the cities or in remote areas, if there was Wifi, it was lightening fast.
Cost of Living
My apartment in Sibiu right in the city center cost about $400 USD a month. A bottle of Romanian wine, can cost as low as $2. The prices here are very affordable especially compared with countries in Western Europe. You can literally eat out everyday and not break the bank, which brings me to the next point.
The Food
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I didn’t expect to love Romanian food. In fact, I had never in my life even thought about what Romanian food was like. It’s not a cuisine you’ll find outside of Romania, but here you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The food is flavorful and filling, but also wholesome, using lots of veggies such as eggplant and bell peppers.
I became addicted to eggplant salad while here, and papanasi is still one of my favorite desserts. Also, the soups on a cold autumn day were soo satisfying. Ahhh, I miss the food.
Locals Speak English
If you meet anyone below the age of 35-ish, you can expect them to speak fluent English. I never had issues with communicating while in Romania and it made it just too easy to make friends.
Amazing Castles and Towns
![visit Peles castle one of the most beautiful castles in Romania](https://yourtravelflamingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DSC09854-792x1024.jpg)
If you love castles, history, or anything that looks like a fairytale, I can’t think of a better destination. I have been all over Europe and there are few countries with castles this beautiful that don’t have massive crowds. Plus, they all have a different look and style. My favorites were Peles Castle, Sighisoara, and Corvinilor Castle.
No Tourists
Besides at the most famous castles, you won’t find group tours or parking lots full of tour buses here. For reasons I still don’t understand, Romania is just not on the tourism radar for many people. It’s just a matter of time before some tour company starts a massive marketing campaign putting Romania on the tourist map, for it to become overcrowded like so many other places. So come while it’s still calm and enjoy it.
Unspoiled Nature to Unwind in
![The beautiful nature is another reason why Romania is a good country for digital nomads](https://yourtravelflamingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DSC00025-792x1024.jpg)
As a digital nomad, we spend many hours cooped up in our apartments working, so it’s crucial that we get outside and stay fit. In Romania, you have no shortage of opportunities to get outdoors. There are loads of mountains to explore, or biking trails between small villages. My favorite spot was the Făgăraș Mountains, and Balea Lake at the top.
Romania is sometimes misunderstood or perceived negatively, depending who you ask. But is Romania a good country for digital nomads? The answer is yes, not just for digital nomads but for anyone. If you can venture off the tourist trail and experience this amazing country yourself, all those negative perceptions will vanish.
Have you been to Romania? Let me know what you thought about it!
Agree with this article. I was in Romania for one month too it was a good experience. Did you go anywhere on the east side of the country? Or to Moldova?
Well, there’s an explanation for the wifi speed situation – as compared to most of the European countries, Romania has started working on its telecommunication infrastructure later on and has gone directly for the optical fiver option. I guess it is just one of the few advantages we had for being poor haha.
Ah I see how that happened. I was so surprised the first day to check my wifi speed and it was like 200 download.. in the middle of a small town too. Either way, we reap the benefits now 😀