Moving to United States from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to United States. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°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 States.

Moved in 2023
730 ↑ 35% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
US
6.4
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
US
14.2

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though United States leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
US
36.1

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
US
13.6t

Tanzania generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
2.2
US
37.8
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
US
28.2%

United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
US
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
US
$73,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
US
5.2

United States 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.

DodomaRain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84°/62°F

Avg. annual high / low

WashingtonRain: 41.5 in/yr (1055 mm)
66°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsDodomaWashington
Jan–Mar85°/65°F (29°/18°C)48°/28°F (9°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun82°/61°F (28°/16°C)75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep82°/58°F (28°/14°C)85°/62°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (30°/18°C)57°/35°F (14°/2°C)
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MonthDodomaWashington
Jan85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C)
Feb85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C)46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C)
Mar84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C)56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C)
Apr84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C)
May82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C)75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Jun81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C)84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C)
Jul80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C)88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C)
Aug81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C)87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C)
Sep84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C)79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C)
Oct87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C)68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C)
Nov86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C)58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C)
Dec87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C)46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Tanzania passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 States?

Connectivity is usually fine (United States: 37.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United States offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United States safe for expats?

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though United States leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

TZ US
Population63,852,892337,341,954
CurrencyTanzanian Shilling (TZS)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglish, SwahiliEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+255+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911