Moving to Uganda from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde 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

How Cabo Verde 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

CV
6.2
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
UG
16.0

Cabo Verde 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

CV
$616
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
UG
1.7

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde 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

CV
59.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
UG
0.2t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
UG
5.8%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
UG
$2,800

Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
UG
30.4

Cabo Verde performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Kampala
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Praia Kampala
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

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 Cabo Verde and Uganda.

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Cabo Verde 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 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Cabo Verde?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

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

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At a Glance

CV UG
Population 596,707 46,205,893
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Portuguese English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999