Moving to Uganda from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Togo to Uganda.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Togo 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 Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
UG
16.0

Uganda performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
UG
1.7

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
UG
0.2t

Uganda performs significantly better than Togo across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
UG
5.8%

Togo 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

TG
2.0%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
UG
$2,800

Togo performs better than Uganda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
UG
30.4

Togo generally does better on family life, though Uganda leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Kampala
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Lome Kampala
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Togo

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

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?

Uganda performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Togo?

Uganda performs significantly better than Togo across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG UG
Population 8,492,333 46,205,893
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages French English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999