Moving to India from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Uganda to India, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
45,309 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Uganda live in India · UN DESA

Who's moving to India?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
IN
15.4

India 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
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
IN
7.3

India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
IN
2.2t

Uganda performs better than India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
IN
66.5%

India 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

UG
2.8%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
IN
$9,200

Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
IN
30.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, 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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Delhi
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Kampala Delhi
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
India 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 India?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, India can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Uganda and India.

Is India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in India compared to Uganda?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG IN
Population 46,205,893 1,389,637,446
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages English, Swahili English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +256 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112