Moving to Uganda from Malawi
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malawi to Uganda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malawi to Uganda.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Malawi to Uganda, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malawi to Uganda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi 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
Malawi performs better than Uganda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Malawi generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in water stress level.
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
Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in top income tax 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
Malawi generally does better on family life, though Uganda leads in infant mortality.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, 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 | Lilongwe | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Uganda
Visa Free
Uganda passport holder visiting Malawi
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?
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?
Malawi 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 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Malawi?
Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Uganda?
The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
