Top expat cities

Uganda

Kampala

#1 Top 5 cities

Kampala is Uganda's main center for international organizations, business, and expat services.

Country overview

Population

1 680 600

Year-round temperatures

Day: 26°C až 29°C

Night: 16°C až 19°C

Climate

Moderate tropical highland climate with warm days and more comfortable nights.

Distance to the sea

1150 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

3/10

Violent and petty crime, home-invasion risk, terrorism concerns, and demonstrations require strong precautions; police response can be limited, and risk varies sharply by neighborhood.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Chronic urban flooding after heavy rain is the main hazard, amplified by wetland encroachment and inadequate drainage; earthquakes and severe storms add lower-frequency risk.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇰🇪Kenyans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Noise
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Higher prices
  • −Severe security risk