Moving to Italy from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Tanzania to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
111 ↑ 19% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
IT
42.5

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
IT
5.1t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
IT
$52,700

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Rome
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Dodoma Rome
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ IT
Population 63,852,892 61,095,551
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swahili Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112