Moving to Vietnam from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
VN
17.7

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
VN
8.3

Vietnam 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
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
VN
4.3t

Tanzania performs better than Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
VN
18.1%

Vietnam 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%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
VN
$13,700

Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
VN
14.8

Vietnam 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

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Hanoi
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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Month Dodoma Hanoi
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

Vietnam passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 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 Vietnam safe for expats?

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Tanzania?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ VN
Population 63,852,892 103,808,319
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages English, Swahili Vietnamese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 113