Moving to Pakistan from Uganda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Uganda to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Uganda to Pakistan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uganda to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

UG
9.0
PK
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.9
PK
11.6

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UG
60.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
PK
0.8t

Uganda performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UG
0.2
PK
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
PK
110.0%

Pakistan 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%
PK
5.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$1,206
PK
$1,596

Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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
PK
67.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
35.9
PK
48.2

Uganda performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Uganda Revenue Authority (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Pakistan vs Uganda

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Karachi
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 84°/58°F (29°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 96°/79°F (35°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 91°/80°F (33°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 90°/63°F (32°/17°C)
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Month Kampala Karachi
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C)

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Can you move from Uganda to Pakistan?

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

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.0 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Uganda?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 1.9 in Uganda. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG PK
Population 51,384,894 255,219,554
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages English, Swahili English, Urdu
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +256 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 15