Moving to Thailand from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Thailand, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Thailand compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
TH
4.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
TH
25.4

Tanzania performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
TH
$1,067
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
TH
9.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand 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
TH
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
TH
4.0t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though Thailand 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
TH
17.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
TH
23.0%

Thailand 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%
TH
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
TH
$21,100

Thailand 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
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
TH
6.5

Thailand 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

Bangkok Rain: 59.0 in/yr (1498 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Bangkok
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 91°/74°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 93°/78°F (34°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
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Month Dodoma Bangkok
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Thailand

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

Thailand passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Thailand 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 Thailand?

Connectivity is usually fine (Thailand: 17.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Thailand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Thailand safe for expats?

Tanzania performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ TH
Population 63,852,892 69,648,117
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages English, Swahili Thai
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 191