Moving to Tanzania from Kyrgyzstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kyrgyzstan 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

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Kyrgyzstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KG
13.3
TZ
15.8

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
$349
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KG
21.5
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
88.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KG
1.5t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
5.9
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KG
50.0%
TZ
13.0%

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
4.0%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KG
$6,400
TZ
$3,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KG
72.3 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KG
25.7
TZ
36.4

Kyrgyzstan performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bishkek Dodoma
Jan–Mar 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Bishkek Dodoma
Jan 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan 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.

Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

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

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?

Kyrgyzstan performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Kyrgyzstan?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.

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At a Glance

KG TZ
Population 6,071,750 63,852,892
Currency Kyrgystani Som (KGS) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +996 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112