Top expat cities

Tanzania

Moshi

#4 Top 5 cities

Moshi is a smaller base for tourism, education and Kilimanjaro-related work, with a pleasant climate but limited specialist services.

Country overview

Population

201 150

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 29°C

Night: 13°C až 18°C

Climate

Mild tropical highland climate with warm days, cooler nights and seasonal rainfall.

Distance to the sea

280 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

Theft, robbery and burglary remain concerns, while road safety and limited emergency response add practical risk.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Floods, landslides, drought, earthquakes and volcanic hazards around Kilimanjaro can disrupt transport and utilities.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene