Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tanzania to Bosnia and Herzegovina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tanzania to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
BA
23.2

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
BA
6.4t

Tanzania performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
2.2
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

TZ
70.2 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Dodoma Sarajevo
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Tanzania passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bosnia and Herzegovina has 27.1 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Tanzania?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ BA
Population 63,852,892 3,816,459
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English, Swahili Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112