Moving to Tanzania from Pakistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Pakistan to Tanzania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Pakistan to Tanzania, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
595 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan 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

How Pakistan and Tanzania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
TZ
15.8

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Tanzania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
TZ
13.0%

Tanzania generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
TZ
$3,600

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
TZ
36.4

Tanzania performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Dodoma
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Islamabad Dodoma
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

With 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tanzania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Pakistan and Tanzania.

Is Tanzania safe for expats?

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Tanzania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Pakistan?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK TZ
Population 242,923,845 63,852,892
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages English, Urdu English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112