Moving to Argentina from Tanzania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tanzania to Argentina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Tanzania to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Tanzania to Argentina, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1

people born in Tanzania live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

Top countries of origin for Argentina's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Tanzania and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
AR
8.8

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
AR
40.8

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
AR
4.0t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
2.2
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly 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

TZ
2.6%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
AR
$26,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
AR
9.3

Argentina performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Dodoma Buenos Aires
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

With 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Argentina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tanzania and Argentina.

Is Argentina safe for expats?

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

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

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At a Glance

TZ AR
Population 63,852,892 46,245,668
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages English, Swahili Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911