Moving to Uganda from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kampala averages 82°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uganda compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
UG
16.0

Slovenia performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
UG
1.7

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
UG
0.2t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
UG
5.8%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
UG
$2,800

Slovenia 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

SI
81.8 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
UG
30.4

Slovenia performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Kampala
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Ljubljana Kampala
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

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?

Slovenia performs better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Slovenia?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI UG
Population 2,101,208 46,205,893
Currency Euro (€) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Slovene English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999