Tanzania
Arusha
#2 Top 5 cities
Arusha is a major base for tourism, conservation and NGO work, with a milder climate but fewer corporate services than Dar es Salaam.
Country overview
Population
617Â 631
Year-round temperatures
Day: 24°C až 29°C
Night: 13°C až 18°C
Climate
Mild tropical highland climate with warm days, cool nights and distinct rainy seasons.
Distance to the sea
260 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
6/10
Robbery, burglary and home invasion affect foreigners; cautious transport choices and avoiding isolated areas after dark are important.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Floods, landslides, drought, earthquakes and volcanic hazards in the wider northern region can disrupt roads and services.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇩🇪Germans
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇮🇳Indians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Strong foreign community
- +Lower living costs
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Fewer corporate opportunities