Moving to Turkey from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°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 Turkey, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
343 ↓ 8% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Turkey?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
TR
2.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
TR
6.5

Turkey 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
TR
$1,769
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
TR
21.7

Turkey 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
TR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
TR
5.4t

Tanzania performs better than Turkey 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
TR
22.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
TR
43.4%

Turkey 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%
TR
9.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
TR
$34,400

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey 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
TR
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
TR
19.4

Turkey 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

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Ankara
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 72°/48°F (22°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 83°/57°F (29°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 55°/37°F (13°/3°C)
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Month Dodoma Ankara
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Turkey

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

Turkey passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Turkey 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 Turkey?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Turkey has 22.3 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 Turkey safe for expats?

Turkey performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Tanzania?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ TR
Population 63,852,892 83,047,706
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages English, Swahili Turkish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +90
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112