Bucharest - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
The embassy is medium-sized and has ok morale. Romanian culture is indifferent to foreigners. Outside of meeting locals at school functions, I haven't heard of anyone making local friends. Diplomatic community events happen a few times a year but it's not a very active scene. - Jun 2023
The embassy is medium sized. I think there are something like 80 direct hires. If you're interested in expat life, there's plenty to do, such as women's organizations and lunches organized through different embassy groups. Morale seems high. Bucharest is a really easy city. If you're outgoing, you can make local friends. And there's plenty to do if you're more introverted and like to do solo activities. - Mar 2019
It’s large, due in part to the numerous employees of the various oil companies here. - Jun 2018
Always ebbs and flow, but I feel like overall it was a great community. I made friends from all over who enjoyed getting out into the city. We made play dates, hung out at cafes, exercised together, and partied together. Bucharest is always changing. - Feb 2014
Large. - Jan 2013
Large. - Aug 2012
Fairly large. - May 2011
Don't know exact numbers, but would estimate it as medium to large. The US Embassy is medium to large, and the diplomatic community is amply represented here. Also lots of international organizations and NGOs. - Jul 2010
Good size. At times, it seems small. You overlap between the stores, restaurants, school, church, and work. - Dec 2009
Pretty big with a lot of nationalities. The English speaking community is only part of the expat community here. There are a lot of multinationals here, a high number of NGO's and a sizeable diplomatic community. Must be a few thousand. - Dec 2008
Medium. - Jan 2008
