Complete Country Guide
Tanzania
6.5
Nomad Score
out of 10
$
Budget-Friendly
from $600/mo
SW, ENUTC +3Best: Jun–Sep
Quick facts
CapitalDodoma
CurrencyTZS (TSh)
LanguagesSW, EN
TimezoneUTC +3
Avg internet20 Mbps
Nomad visaNo
Best monthsJun–Sep
💵
$600
Min. monthly budget
📶
20 Mbps
Avg. download speed
🛂
No
Nomad visa
🌡️
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Avg. temperature
⚡
70%
Power reliability
🏘️
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Population
Where to base yourself
Cities for nomads
Tanzania is compact — most nomads base themselves in Zanzibar, with day trips or weekend escapes to other cities.
Finances
Cost of living in Tanzania
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $400–650 | $650–1000 | $1000–1700 |
| Co-working / mo | $50 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $200–450 | — | — |
How Tanzania scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
7
Internet quality
5
Cost of living
9
Visa friendliness
5.5
Co-working options
5
Nomad community
5.5
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Tanzania
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
Connectivity
Internet & infrastructure
Tanzania has 2 nomad hubs with varying connectivity.
Zanzibar↓ 10 Mbps avg
Download speed10 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)60%
Dar es Salaam↓ 20 Mbps avg
Download speed20 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)70%
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