Moving to Libya from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
281 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Tanzania live in Libya · UN DESA

Who's moving to Libya?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
LY
34.0

Tanzania performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
LY
21.6

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
LY
8.7t

Tanzania performs better than Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
LY
817.1%

Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
LY
$17,700

Libya 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
LY
11.2

Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Tripoli
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Dodoma Tripoli
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Libya 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 Libya?

With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya 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 Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Tanzania performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

TZ LY
Population 63,852,892 7,137,931
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages English, Swahili Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112