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title: "Uganda for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/uganda
description: "Uganda for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Entebbe (46/100). Uganda has no digital-n…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Uganda for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Uganda has 2 cities in the dataset. Entebbe scores highest under balanced weights at 46/100. Uganda has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Uganda, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Entebbe | 46 | — | 8 | Lake Victoria shoreline; Botanical gardens | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/entebbe |
| 2 | Kampala | 37 | — | 8 | English-speaking; Music and nightlife | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kampala |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 8.82 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 50th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 54/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 66 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.582 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | e-visa required |
| EU (Germany) | e-visa required |
| UK | e-visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Uganda yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/entebbe-vs-kampala

## FAQ

### Is Uganda good for digital nomads?

Entebbe scores 46/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 941 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Uganda's 2 cities average 41.5/100. Strongest factors in Entebbe: climate and air quality; weakest: visa ease.

### What is the cheapest city in Uganda for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Uganda yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Uganda have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Uganda without a visa?

US passport: e-visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): e-visa required. UK passport: e-visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Uganda has the fastest internet?

Entebbe, with a measured median download of 8 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Uganda?

Uganda records 8.82 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 50th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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