Moving to Tanzania from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maldives to Tanzania, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
TZ
15.8

Maldives 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

MV
$2,288
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
TZ
1.3

Maldives 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

MV
29.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
TZ
0.3t

Maldives 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

MV
17.4
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
TZ
13.0%

Maldives 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

MV
4.1%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
TZ
$3,600

Maldives 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

MV
76.9 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
TZ
36.4

Maldives performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Maldives

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

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?

Maldives 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 Maldives.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Maldives?

Maldives 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 21.6 in Maldives. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV TZ
Population 390,164 63,852,892
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Maldivian English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112