Moving to Tanzania from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
TZ
15.8

Fiji performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
TZ
1.3

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Fiji across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
2.5
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
TZ
13.0%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
TZ
$3,600

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
TZ
36.4

Fiji performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Dodoma
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Suva Dodoma
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Tanzania passport holders can enter Fiji without a 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tanzania: 2.2 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?

Fiji performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Fiji?

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ TZ
Population 943,737 63,852,892
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112