Moving to Uganda from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil 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 Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
UG
16.0

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
UG
1.7

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
UG
0.2t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
UG
5.8%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
UG
$2,800

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
UG
30.4

Brazil performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Kampala
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Brasilia Kampala
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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?

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

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

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At a Glance

BR UG
Population 217,240,060 46,205,893
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Portuguese English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +256
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 999