Moving to United Kingdom from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to United Kingdom. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tanzania to United Kingdom.

Living there in 2020
45,122 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Tanzania live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
GB
2.4

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
GB
31.7

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
GB
4.2t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
GB
$54,100

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma London
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Dodoma London
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Tanzania?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ GB
Population 63,852,892 67,791,400
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 112 999