Moving to Tennessee from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Tennessee. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nashville averages 70°F vs 82°F in Kampala, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Uganda to Tennessee, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1,220 ↑ 3% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

UG
5.3%
TN
37.9%

Uganda performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

UG
10.0%
TN
87.6%

Tennessee performs significantly better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
TN
$60,177

Tennessee generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
TN
73.8 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook

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

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Nashville
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Kampala Nashville
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Uganda passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States 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 Tennessee?

Usually fine from major cities in Tennessee. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Uganda?

Uganda performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tennessee?

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

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At a Glance

UG
Population 46,205,893 6,346,105
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 999 911