Moving to Philippines from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
PH
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
PH
9.7

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
PH
$560
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
PH
7.9

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
PH
92.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
PH
1.5t

Tanzania performs better than Philippines 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
PH
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
PH
27.2%

Philippines 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%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
PH
$9,700

Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
PH
22.2

Philippines generally does better on family life, though Tanzania leads in life expectancy.

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

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Manila
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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Month Dodoma Manila
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Tanzania passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.
Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Philippines 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 Philippines?

Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Philippines safe for expats?

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Tanzania?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ PH
Population 63,852,892 114,597,229
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages English, Swahili English, Filipino
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911