Moving to Uganda from Zambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zambia to Uganda — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Zambia to Uganda.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Zambia to Uganda, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Zambia and Uganda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia generally does better on environment, though Uganda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Zambia performs better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Zambia generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Zambia generally does better on family life, though Uganda leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lusaka | Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) |
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Uganda
Visa Free
Uganda passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Uganda?
With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uganda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Zambia and Uganda.
Is Uganda safe for expats?
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Uganda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Uganda is 8.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Zambia?
Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Uganda?
The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Zambia, the official language is English.
