What do expats find most challenging?

We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Tanzania. They wrote...

"Expats in Tanzania often find the local culture to be quite different from their own, which can be challenging to adjust to. Language barriers can be a challenge, as English is not widely spoken in Tanzania. Additionally, the local customs and traditions can be difficult to understand and navigate. Expats may also find the pace of life in Tanzania to be slower than what they are used to, which can be difficult to adjust to. Finally, the lack of modern amenities and infrastructure can be a challenge for expats who are used to more developed countries," said another expat in Tanzania.

"You are charged higher prices than the locals and if you don't speak language that makes it more difficult. The people are very friendly but you must be aware that you can't trust anyone out here, while they are smiling they are robbing you too. They see all foreigners as people to make money from. If you are a single women out here it is looked down on, they think there is something wrong with you not having a man. Doing business is virtually impossible as a single women, you need if you have a man in tow it's a lot easier," wrote a member who made the move to Tanzania.

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