Moving to Spain from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tanzania to Spain — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tanzania to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Tanzania to Spain, based on official data.

Moved in 2019
31 ↑ 19% vs 2018

people moved from Tanzania to Spain · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Spain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
ES
3.5

Spain 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
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
ES
44.8

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
ES
4.5t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
ES
43.2%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
ES
$46,400

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
ES
2.5

Spain 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

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Madrid
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Dodoma Madrid
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Spain 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 Spain?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 36.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ ES
Population 63,852,892 47,163,418
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swahili Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 112