Moving to Uganda from Jordan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Jordan to Uganda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Jordan 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Jordan to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
UG
16.0

Jordan 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

JO
$798
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
UG
1.7

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
UG
0.2t

Jordan 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
UG
5.8%

Jordan 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

JO
17.9%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
UG
$2,800

Jordan 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

JO
76.0 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
UG
30.4

Jordan performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Kampala
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Amman Kampala
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uganda has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO UG
Population 10,998,531 46,205,893
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Arabic English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 999