Moving to Tanzania from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dodoma averages 84°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
TZ
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
TZ
15.8

Slovenia performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
TZ
1.3

Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
TZ
0.3t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
TZ
13.0%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
TZ
$3,600

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
TZ
36.4

Slovenia performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Dodoma
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 82°/58°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
View all months
Month Ljubljana Dodoma
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Tanzania passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

Slovenia performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia 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 33.3 in Slovenia. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Dodoma is 84°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Dodoma receives around 23.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI TZ
Population 2,101,208 63,852,892
Currency Euro (€) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages Slovene English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112