Places · Uganda

The best places to live in Uganda

Arcadia scores 7 places in Uganda, from Gulu at about $750 a month to Kampala at about $1,100. 1 are by the sea, 3 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.

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Places
7
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Median cost / mo
~$1,000
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
2/5
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Internet
3/5

The standouts in Uganda

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 7 places Arcadia scores in Uganda, not the whole country.

All 7 places in Uganda

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Uganda?

Across the 7 places Arcadia scores in Uganda the median is about $1,000 a month for one person, from Gulu at around $750 to Kampala at around $1,100. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in Uganda?

Gulu, at about $750 a month. It is the cheapest of the 7 places Arcadia scores in Uganda, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in Uganda has the best internet?

Kampala, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 7 places is 3 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Uganda?

The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Kampala. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

Which of these actually fits you?

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