Tanzania (TZ)
East African expat base with Swahili-English daily life, Indian Ocean access, major safari and NGO sectors, growing mining and energy work, and relatively low local costs offset by permit, insurance, school, and hard-currency housing expenses.
Capital: Dodoma
Region: Africa
Language: Swahili
Currency: TZS (TSh)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 27)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before you need them.
General Emergency
112
Police
112 or 999
Fire Brigade
114
Ambulance
112 or private hospital emergency line
Mental Health
Use private hospital emergency desk, employer EAP, insurer assistance line, or embassy emergency contact; dedicated crisis lines are limited.
Domestic Violence
Police Gender and Children Desk via local police station; NGOs and embassies can help with safe referrals.
Child Protection
Local police Gender and Children Desk or social welfare office
Road Assistance
Insurer or motoring association/garage network; save a trusted mechanic and tow provider locally.
How to call emergency services in Tanzania
Call 112 first for immediate emergencies, but also call your private hospital, insurer, employer security team, or embassy for coordination. Response times outside Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi, Mwanza, and Zanzibar can be slow.