Moving to Tanzania from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Tanzania, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
TZ
15.8

Brazil 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

BR
$2,070
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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

BR
23.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
TZ
0.3t

Brazil generally does better on environment, though Tanzania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
TZ
13.0%

Brazil performs better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
TZ
$3,600

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
TZ
36.4

Brazil performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Dodoma
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Brasilia Dodoma
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tanzania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tanzania has 2.2 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 Tanzania safe for expats?

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Tanzania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Brazil?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR TZ
Population 217,240,060 63,852,892
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Portuguese English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +255
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 112