Moving to Uganda from Bangladesh

moving to

What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Uganda — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Uganda, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili.

Get free moving quotes to Uganda

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bangladesh to Uganda, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
117 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Uganda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Uganda?

Top countries of origin for Uganda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bangladesh and Uganda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
UG
16.0

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
UG
1.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
UG
0.2t

Uganda performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
UG
5.8%

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
UG
$2,800

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
UG
30.4

Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Uganda leads in education spending.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Kampala
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
View all months
Month Dhaka Kampala
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uganda.
Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Uganda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uganda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bangladesh and Uganda.

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

Share this

At a Glance

BD UG
Population 165,650,475 46,205,893
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Bengali English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 999