Moving to Uganda from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Uganda? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Uganda, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uganda compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
UG
16.0

Angola performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
UG
1.7

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
UG
0.2t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Uganda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
UG
5.8%

Angola performs better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
UG
$2,800

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
UG
30.4

Uganda performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Kampala
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Luanda Kampala
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Uganda. To live, work, or study long-term in Uganda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uganda's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Uganda.
Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Uganda passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Uganda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uganda: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uganda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Angola?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO UG
Population 34,795,287 46,205,893
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Portuguese English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999