Moving to Slovenia from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 82°F in Kampala, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Uganda to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
SI
0.6
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
SI
33.3

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UG
60.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
SI
6.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UG
0.1
SI
31.9
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
SI
6.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
SI
$48,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
SI
1.5

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

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

LjubljanaRain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59°/43°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsKampalaLjubljana
Jan–Mar84°/64°F (29°/18°C)44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun81°/64°F (27°/18°C)68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep81°/63°F (27°/17°C)77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec82°/64°F (28°/17°C)48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
View all months
MonthKampalaLjubljana
Jan83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

With 31.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovenia 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 Slovenia.

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Uganda?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

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

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At a Glance

UG SI
Population46,205,8932,101,208
CurrencyUgandan Shilling (UGX)Euro (€)
LanguagesEnglish, SwahiliSlovene
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+256+386
Time zones11
Emergency number999112