Moving to Tanzania from Argentina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Argentina to Tanzania, you would find that Tanzania is 42.3% cheaper than Argentina overall. A ARS110,000,000 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly TZS110,000,000 in Tanzania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dar Es Salaam averages 87°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Tanzania cheaper than Argentina?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 68.1% less

Groceries

pay 30.9% less

Transportation

pay 21.3% less

Housing

pay 47.6% less

Childcare

pay 90.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 30.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ARS = 1.73 TZS (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Tanzania?

What does your salary buy?

ARS110,000,000 → TZS110,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Tanzania

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.5
TZ
3.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
TZ
15.8

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Tanzania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AR
51.1
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina 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

AR
29.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
TZ
0.3t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Tanzania 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

AR
26.1
TZ
0.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
TZ
13.0%

Argentina performs better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
7.1%
TZ
1.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$14,898
TZ
$1,319

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AR
77.5 yrs
TZ
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
8.0
TZ
28.7

Argentina performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016), Tanzania Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Tanzania vs Argentina

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dar Es Salaam Rain: 45.3 in/yr (1150 mm)
87° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Dar Es Salaam
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 90°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 86°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 85°/65°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 89°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Dar Es Salaam
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.5°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 87°/72°F (30.7°/22.4°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 86°/70°F (29.8°/21.3°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.2°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 84°/65°F (28.9°/18.2°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.1°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.4°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 89°/70°F (31.4°/21.3°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Can you move from Argentina to Tanzania?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Tanzania. To live, work, or study long-term in Tanzania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tanzania's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Argentina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Tanzania passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Tanzania than Argentina?

On average Tanzania is about 42% less expensive than Argentina, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Tanzania?

Budget about TZS27,500,000 for 3 months in Tanzania (based on a ARS110,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Tanzania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tanzania: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tanzania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tanzania safe for expats?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Tanzania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Argentina?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 51.1 in Argentina. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Tanzania compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Dar Es Salaam is 87°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Dar Es Salaam receives around 45.3 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR TZ
Population 45,851,378 70,545,865
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +54 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112