Moving to Tanzania from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Burkina Faso to Tanzania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Burkina Faso 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dodoma averages 84°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burkina Faso to Tanzania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Tanzania performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Tanzania leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Burkina Faso generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Tanzania performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Tanzania generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ouagadougou | Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
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| Month | Ouagadougou | Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| May | 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) | 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) |
| Jun | 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) | 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) | 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) | 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) |
| Nov | 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) | 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso,
Tanzania Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Tanzania
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tanzania passport holder visiting Burkina Faso
Visa Online (e-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 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?
Tanzania performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Burkina Faso?
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).
What's the weather like in Tanzania compared to Burkina Faso?
The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.
What language do they speak in Tanzania?
The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
