Moving to Israel from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tanzania and Israel 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
IL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
IL
4.2

Israel 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
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
IL
37.1

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel 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
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
IL
5.8t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though Israel 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
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
IL
132.0%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
IL
$48,300

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
IL
3.6

Israel 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

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Dodoma Jerusalem
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Israel

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

Israel passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Israel 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 Israel?

With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel 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 Israel.

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ IL
Population 63,852,892 8,914,885
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages English, Swahili Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 100