Moving to Uganda from New Jersey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Jersey to Uganda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kampala averages 82°F vs 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from New Jersey to Uganda.

Living there in 2020
806 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Uganda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Uganda?

Top countries of origin for Uganda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uganda compared to New Jersey.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
UG
5.3%

Uganda performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
UG
10.0%

New Jersey performs better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
UG
$2,800

New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs

New Jersey performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Kampala
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Trenton Kampala
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Uganda passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Uganda cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Uganda are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to New Jersey?

Uganda performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Uganda compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In New Jersey, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

UG
Population 8,791,894 46,205,893
Currency United States Dollar ($) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages English English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +256
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 999