Moving to Uganda from Fiji

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Fiji 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 Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
UG
16.0

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
UG
1.7

Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
UG
0.2t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
UG
5.8%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
UG
$2,800

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
UG
30.4

Fiji performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Kampala
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Suva Kampala
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Uganda without a visa.
Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Uganda passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.

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?

Fiji performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Fiji?

Fiji 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 8.1 in Fiji. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ UG
Population 943,737 46,205,893
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 999