Living in Tanzania
Africa — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Dodoma
Currency
TZS
Continent
Africa
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Tanzania.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Tanzania
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Evisa | — |
| Belgium | Evisa | — |
| Bulgaria | Evisa | — |
| Croatia | Evisa | — |
| Cyprus | Evisa | — |
| Czechia | Evisa | — |
| Denmark | Evisa | — |
| Estonia | Evisa | — |
| Finland | Evisa | — |
| France | Evisa | — |
Detailed visa guides for Tanzania
Monthly costs
Dar es Salaam
Rent (center)
500 USD/mo
Groceries
200 USD/mo
Transport
40 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
800 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit (Class B)
Duration: 2 years, renewable
Employer-sponsored, skills not available locally
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 30%
Social Security (Employee)
0.05%
Monthly thresholds in TZS. eVisa required for most nationalities.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Tanzania. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Tanzania eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
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