Moving to Uganda from Botswana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Botswana to Uganda? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Uganda compared to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Uganda performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana generally does better on environment, though Uganda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Botswana performs better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana generally does better on family life, though Uganda leads in life expectancy.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) |
Botswana Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Uganda
Visa Free
Uganda passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa FreeData: 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?
Uganda performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Botswana?
Botswana 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 3.8 in Botswana. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Uganda?
The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
