Moving to Tanzania from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia 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 Georgia to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
TZ
15.8

Georgia 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

GE
$1,679
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

GE
69.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
TZ
13.0%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
TZ
$3,600

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
TZ
36.4

Georgia performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Dodoma
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Tbilisi Dodoma
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tanzania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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?

Georgia performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Georgia?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE TZ
Population 4,935,518 63,852,892
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Georgian English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112