Moving to Tanzania from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania 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 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
TZ
15.8

Lithuania 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

LT
$4,127
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
TZ
1.3

Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
TZ
13.0%

Lithuania 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

LT
7.0%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
TZ
$3,600

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
TZ
36.4

Lithuania performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Dodoma
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Vilnius Dodoma
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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?

Lithuania performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania 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 51.3 in Lithuania. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT TZ
Population 2,683,546 63,852,892
Currency Euro (€) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Lithuanian English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112