Moving to Uganda from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Uganda, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uganda compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
UG
8.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
UG
16.0

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
UG
1.7

Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
UG
0.2t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Uganda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
UG
5.8%

Venezuela 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

VE
5.5%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
UG
$2,800

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
UG
30.4

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Uganda leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Kampala
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Caracas Kampala
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Uganda

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

Uganda passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Uganda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uganda: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uganda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

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

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At a Glance

VE UG
Population 29,789,730 46,205,893
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Spanish English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 999