Moving to Tanzania from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Moldova 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 Moldova.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
TZ
15.8

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
TZ
1.3

Moldova 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

MD
58.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Moldova 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

MD
24.4
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MD
12.6%
TZ
13.0%

Moldova 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

MD
1.6%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
TZ
$3,600

Moldova performs better than Tanzania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
72.4 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
TZ
36.4

Moldova performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: State tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Moldova

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

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?

Moldova performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Moldova?

Moldova 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 32.5 in Moldova. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD TZ
Population 3,287,326 63,852,892
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Romanian English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +373 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112