Moving to Tanzania from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
TZ
15.8

Saint Lucia 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

LC
$1,228
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
TZ
1.3

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
TZ
0.3t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
TZ
13.0%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
TZ
$3,600

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
TZ
36.4

Saint Lucia 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Dodoma
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Castries Dodoma
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Tanzania without a visa.
Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Tanzania passport holders can enter Saint Lucia 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?

Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Tanzania compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC TZ
Population 167,122 63,852,892
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages English English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112