Major Cities & Regions
Dar es Salaam - Commercial capital, largest city, port hub, business center Best for: Business, trade, urban lifestyle, international community
Dodoma - Political capital, government center, growing city Best for: Government work, public service, central location
Arusha - Safari capital, Mount Kilimanjaro gateway, tourism hub Best for: Tourism business, safari operations, mountain lifestyle
Mwanza - Lake Victoria port, industrial center, fishing hub Best for: Industry, fishing, lakeside living, regional trade
Zanzibar City - Island paradise, Stone Town, tourism and spice trade Best for: Tourism, cultural heritage, island lifestyle
Cost of Living (Monthly) - 1-bedroom apartment (Dar es Salaam): $300-600 - 3-bedroom house with security: $600-1,200 - Local meals: $2-4 | Restaurant meals: $6-12 - Transportation: $40-80 | Utilities: $60-120 - International school: $3,000-8,000/year - Domestic help: $60-120/month
Practical Information - Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) - Languages: Swahili (official), English, local languages - Climate: Tropical, wet and dry seasons - Time Zone: EAT (GMT+3) - Electricity: 230V, British-style plugs - Internet: Good in cities, expanding to rural areas