Moving to Uganda from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sierra Leone to Uganda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Uganda compared to Sierra Leone.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uganda performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sierra Leone generally does better on environment, though Uganda leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Sierra Leone generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone 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
Uganda generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
Data: National 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 | Freetown | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) |
View all months
| Month | Freetown | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) |
Sierra Leone Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Uganda
Visa Free
Uganda passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Sierra Leone performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Sierra Leone?
Uganda performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in Uganda?
The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Sierra Leone, the official language is English.
