Moving to Tanzania from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
TZ
15.8

Tanzania performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
TZ
1.3

Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
TZ
0.3t

Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
TZ
13.0%

Paraguay 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

PY
5.8%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
TZ
$3,600

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
TZ
36.4

Paraguay performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Dodoma
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Asuncion Dodoma
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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?

Tanzania performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay 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 38.8 in Paraguay. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY TZ
Population 7,356,409 63,852,892
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112