Moving to Tanzania from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Tanzania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Tanzania.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
TZ
15.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
$908
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
TZ
1.3

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
TZ
0.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
28.5
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
TZ
13.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
18.7%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
TZ
$3,600

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
76.7 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
TZ
36.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Tanzania without a visa.
Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Tanzania passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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?

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?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

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

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At a Glance

VC TZ
Population 100,969 63,852,892
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages English English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112