Moving to Uganda from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay 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 Paraguay to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
UG
16.0

Paraguay 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

PY
$1,469
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
UG
1.7

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
UG
0.2t

Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
UG
5.8%

Paraguay 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

PY
5.8%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
UG
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
UG
30.4

Paraguay 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.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Kampala
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Asuncion Kampala
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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?

Paraguay 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 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Paraguay?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY UG
Population 7,356,409 46,205,893
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 999