Uganda
Gulu
#5 Top 5 cities
Gulu matters mainly for development, education, and regional assignments rather than broad expat demand.
Country overview
Population
177Β 400
Year-round temperatures
Day: 28°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 18°C aΕΎ 21°C
Climate
Warm tropical inland climate with a more pronounced dry season.
Distance to the sea
1300 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
9/10
Food cost
9/10
Business friendliness
3/10
Safety
3/10
Gulu is calmer than Kampala in routine conditions, but limited emergency response and northern-region security uncertainty justify a conservative score, particularly for night travel.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Seasonal flooding can make roads impassable and disrupt services, while drought, heat, and severe storms create recurring regional risk.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
3/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π°πͺKenyans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βInfrastructure instability
- βFewer work opportunities
- βLess dynamic environment
- βSmaller expat scene
- βUneven neighborhood quality