Moving to Tanzania from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey to Tanzania, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dodoma averages 84°F vs 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
TZ
15.8

Turkey performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TR
$1,769
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
TZ
1.3

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

TR
39.0
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly 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

TR
22.3
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
TZ
13.0%

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

TR
9.4%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
TZ
$3,600

Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TR
76.2 yrs
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
TZ
36.4

Turkey performs better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Turkey passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
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.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tanzania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tanzania has 2.2 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 Tanzania safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Turkey?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

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

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At a Glance

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