Moving to Australia from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Australia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tanzania to Australia.

Moved in 2023
51 ↑ 11% vs 2022

people moved from Tanzania to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
AU
39.8

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia 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
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
AU
14.1t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though Australia 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
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
AU
4.6%

Australia 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%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
AU
$59,500

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia 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
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
AU
3.0

Australia 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

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Canberra
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Dodoma Canberra
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Australia 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 Australia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 35.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

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

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At a Glance

TZ AU
Population 63,852,892 26,141,369
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 112 000