Moving to Uganda from Tunisia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tunisia to Uganda — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Tunisia 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

How Tunisia and Uganda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
UG
16.0

Tunisia 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

TN
$1,112
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
UG
1.7

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
UG
0.2t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
UG
5.8%

Tunisia 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

TN
15.1%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
UG
$2,800

Tunisia 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

TN
76.8 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
UG
30.4

Tunisia performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Kampala
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Tunis Kampala
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uganda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tunisia and Uganda.

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Tunisia 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 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN UG
Population 11,896,972 46,205,893
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Arabic English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 999