Top expat cities

Uganda

Mbarara

#4 Top 5 cities

Mbarara is a functional regional city with decent services, but only a limited foreign-resident community.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 28°C

Night: 14°C až 17°C

Climate

Mildly warm highland climate with cooler nights than Kampala.

Distance to the sea

1200 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 9/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇰🇪Kenyans
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Affordable housing
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene