

Pippa Dones
South African expat in Tanzania
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About me
South African
Lives in Dar es Salaam
Registration: 31 March 2015
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Cost of living in Tanzania in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Tanzania, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...

@Cheryl Thanks for the clarity.I can weigh in on life in Dar.ACCOMMODATION: (What also needs to be said is rentals are paid in 3, 6, or 12-month payments and often a one-month deposit too)The most expensive area is Oyster Bay which is on the ... Read More


Cost of living in Tanzania in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Tanzania, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...

@CherylHi there, please could you clarify what costs you are referring to? The answers below are irrelevant for expats living in a city, shopping at a supermarket and living in an expat area. If you want a realistic idea of what it would cost an ... Read More


Re-locating to Zanzibar from Port Elizabeth SOUTH AFRICA with my dog by ostevens7652
Hi,I will be relocating to Zanzibar towards the end of this year with my dog. He is a 4yr old Yorkie (beaver yorkie)What do I need to do to get him allowed to Zanzibar?ThanksOdette Stevens

@ostevens7652 Hi there As they say in Tanzania, Karibu sana!We have moved to Dar with our pets and it's not too difficult. Tanzania does require a permit and the original needs to be presented at the airport for clearance. It is much easier to use ... Read More


How's life here ? Where do I go for coffee, or dinner downtown ? by Tina Jonesy
Hey Everyone! Just arrived in Djibouti a few days ago and wanted to connect with some fun people here. I'll be working for a construction company here. How's life here? Where do I go for coffee, or dinner downtown? Where do I get the best ...

Hi Tina Welcome to Djibouti. Can recommend some places to shop. Near where you live is Casino Supermarket (near the Presidents house) which stocks imports from France. Good for meat and groceries and has a good collection of deli items and frozen ... Read More


Djibouti living with pets. by Tinker2015
We are considering taking a position/job in Djibouti. We are an older couple with 2 small dogs. We have lived in SE Asia so living abroad is nt totally new two us. What is the housing situation like for peope with pets? TIA,

Morning....It shouldn't be a problem. We live in Djibouti with our three large dogs and its no problem at all. Good luck with your move Read More


Top 5 tips to live in Djibouti by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Djibouti. What recommendations would you ...

Such wise advise. Read More