Moving to Tanzania from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mauritius to Tanzania.

Living there in 2020
170 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Mauritius live in Tanzania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tanzania?

Top countries of origin for Tanzania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
TZ
15.8

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
TZ
0.3t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
TZ
13.0%

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
TZ
$3,600

Mauritius 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

MU
74.9 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
TZ
36.4

Mauritius performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Dodoma
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Port Louis Dodoma
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

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?

Mauritius performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Mauritius?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU TZ
Population 1,308,222 63,852,892
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112