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Kampala

East African hub with fast mobile data and a documented, growing nomad scene

In Kampala, there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 85% of cities

Internet1.2/10

Slower internet than about 90% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking3.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 75% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2.2/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There3.9/10

Harder to reach than about 70% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

31 categories for Kampala, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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