Moving to Tanzania from India

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from India to Tanzania.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from India to Tanzania, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
7,135 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in India live in Tanzania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tanzania?

Top countries of origin for Tanzania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
TZ
15.8

India 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

IN
$346
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
TZ
1.3

India 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

IN
83.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than India 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

IN
2.4
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
TZ
13.0%

India generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
TZ
$3,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
TZ
36.4

India generally does better on family life, though Tanzania leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Dodoma
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Delhi Dodoma
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting India

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

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?

India performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to India?

India 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 7.3 in India. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN TZ
Population 1,389,637,446 63,852,892
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +91 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112