Moving to Moldova from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Moldova compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
MD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
MD
9.1

Moldova 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
MD
$1,181
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
MD
32.5

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova 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
MD
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
MD
3.4t

Tanzania performs better than Moldova 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
MD
24.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
MD
12.6%

Moldova 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%
MD
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
MD
$15,700

Moldova performs significantly better than Tanzania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
MD
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
MD
11.6

Moldova performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tanzania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Moldova.
Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Moldova 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 Moldova?

Connectivity is usually fine (Moldova: 24.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Moldova offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Moldova safe for expats?

Moldova performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Moldova is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Moldova compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 32.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Moldova, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Moldova scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

What language do they speak in Moldova?

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

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At a Glance

TZ MD
Population 63,852,892 3,287,326
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Moldovan Leu (MDL)
Languages English, Swahili Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +373
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112