Moving to Tanzania from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Italy to Tanzania.

Living there in 2020
511 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
TZ
15.8

Italy performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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

IT
15.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
TZ
0.3t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
TZ
13.0%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
TZ
$3,600

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
TZ
36.4

Italy performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Dodoma
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Rome Dodoma
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Italy

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

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?

Italy performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Italy?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT TZ
Population 61,095,551 63,852,892
Currency Euro (€) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Catalan, Italian English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112