Moving to Nigeria from Tanzania
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tanzania to Nigeria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Tanzania to Nigeria, you would find that Nigeria is 2.1% cheaper than Tanzania overall. A TZS200,000,000 salary in Tanzania would need to be roughly NGN98,600,000 in Nigeria to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Tanzania and Nigeria.
What does your salary buy?
TZS200,000,000 → NGN98,600,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Nigeria
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Restaurants
pay 31.3% less
Groceries
pay 11.5% more
Transportation
pay 17.9% less
Housing
pay 34.2% more
Childcare
pay 61.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nigeria compared to Tanzania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tanzania performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tanzania performs better than Nigeria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Nigeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Nigeria leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Tanzania performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tanzania Revenue Authority (2016), Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dodoma | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Dodoma | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Data:
Tanzania Meteorological Agency,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania and Nigeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Nigeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nigeria's immigration authority.
Tanzania passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting Tanzania
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nigeria than Tanzania?
Nigeria and Tanzania are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Nigeria?
Budget about NGN24,650,000 for 3 months in Nigeria (based on a TZS200,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Nigeria: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nigeria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Nigeria safe for expats?
Tanzania performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 15.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Tanzania.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Tanzania?
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Tanzania?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.
