Top expat cities

Uganda

Entebbe

#2 Top 5 cities

Entebbe is a calmer and greener alternative to Kampala, with the advantage of the airport and lake access.

Country overview

Population

102 600

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C až 28°C

Night: 17°C až 19°C

Climate

Moderate tropical climate by Lake Victoria with more humidity and fewer extremes.

Distance to the sea

1150 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

4/10

The airport town is generally calmer than Kampala, but theft, robbery, and wider national terrorism and unrest risks still require guarded movement and secure housing.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Lake Victoria exposure brings heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localized flooding; major geological hazards are less prominent, but drainage and infrastructure resilience remain uneven.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene