Moving to Tanzania from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Tanzania. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dodoma averages 84°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
TZ
15.8

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
TZ
1.3

Malta 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

MT
21.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
TZ
0.3t

Malta 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

MT
43.0
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
TZ
13.0%

Malta 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

MT
3.1%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
TZ
$3,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
TZ
36.4

Malta performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Dodoma
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Valletta Dodoma
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Tanzania without a visa.
Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Malta

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

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?

Malta 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 Malta.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Malta?

Malta 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 42.8 in Malta. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT TZ
Population 464,186 63,852,892
Currency Euro (€) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages English, Maltese English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +356 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112