Moving to Singapore from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
SG
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
SG
1.9

Singapore 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
SG
$6,551
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
SG
26.0

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore 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
SG
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
SG
9.8t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though Singapore 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
SG
37.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
SG
83.1%

Singapore 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%
SG
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
SG
$127,500

Singapore 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
SG
86.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
SG
1.6

Singapore generally does better on family life, though Tanzania leads in education spending.

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

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Singapore
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
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Month Dodoma Singapore
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Singapore

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

Singapore passport holder visiting Tanzania

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Singapore?

Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Singapore safe for expats?

Singapore performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ SG
Population 63,852,892 5,921,231
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages English, Swahili Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +65
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999