Moving to Dominica from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
DM
11.0

Uganda generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
DM
11.2

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
DM
1.3t

Uganda performs better than Dominica 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

UG
0.1
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
DM
10.0%

Uganda generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
DM
$15,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Roseau
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Kampala Roseau
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Uganda passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Uganda generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Uganda?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

UG DM
Population 46,205,893 74,629
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +256 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999