Moving to Greece from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 82°F in Kampala, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
140 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Uganda live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

UG
9.0
GR
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.9
GR
65.8

Greece 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

UG
60.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
GR
5.0t

Uganda generally does better on environment, though Greece leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UG
0.2
GR
44.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
GR
20.3%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$1,206
GR
$26,948

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

UG
68.5 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
35.9
GR
3.2

Greece performs significantly better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Uganda Revenue Authority (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Greece vs Uganda

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Athens
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Kampala Athens
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Can you move from Uganda to Greece?

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

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 44.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.0 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Uganda?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 1.9 in Uganda. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

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

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At a Glance

UG GR
Population 51,384,894 10,413,962
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swahili Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112