Moving to Tanzania from Jordan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Tanzania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Jordan 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan and Tanzania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
TZ
15.8

Jordan 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

JO
$798
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
TZ
1.3

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Jordan 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

JO
7.1
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
TZ
13.0%

Jordan 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

JO
17.9%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
TZ
$3,600

Jordan 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

JO
76.0 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
TZ
36.4

Jordan generally does better on family life, though Tanzania leads in education spending.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Dodoma
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Amman Dodoma
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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?

With 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tanzania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Tanzania.

Is Tanzania safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO TZ
Population 10,998,531 63,852,892
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Arabic English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112