Moving to Tanzania from Rwanda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Rwanda to Tanzania? Here's how the two countries 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 Rwanda to Tanzania.
Who's moving to Tanzania?
Top countries of origin for Tanzania's foreign-born residents.
- 222,115
- 70,736
- 24,274
- 22,287
- 13,052
- 7,637
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20.517
Rwanda
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Rwanda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Rwanda performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Rwanda generally does better on environment, though Tanzania leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Tanzania performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Rwanda generally does better on family life, though Tanzania leads in life expectancy.
Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kigali | Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) | 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
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| Month | Kigali | Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) | 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) | 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) | 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) | 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) |
| Dec | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) | 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) |
Data:
Rwanda Meteorology Agency,
Tanzania Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.
Rwanda passport holder visiting Tanzania
Visa Free
Tanzania passport holder visiting Rwanda
Visa FreeData: 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?
Rwanda performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.
How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Rwanda?
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in health coverage index. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).
What's the weather like in Tanzania compared to Rwanda?
The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Tanzania?
The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.
