General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
| Currency | Ugandan shilling |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.3% |
| Gdp | $33.55 billion |
| Size | NA |
| Population | 45.7 million |
| Population density | 189.6/km² |
| Kids per female | 5.6 |
| City population | 24% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 20∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 73% |
| Population with a college degree | 10% |
| Population able to speak english | 10% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 40 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 5.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Uganda Airlines |
| Main airport | Entebbe International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 30% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 22.82/MBits |
| Tld | .ug |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 23.1% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 85% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Shoprite |
| Pharmacy | Quality Chemicals |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 6/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Matooke | Steamed green bananas, often served with a sauce of groundnuts or beans | 2-4 |
| Ugali | A thick porridge made from maize flour, often served with a stew or sauce | 1-2 |
| Luwombo | A stew of beef, chicken, or fish cooked in banana leaves | 5-7 |
| Rolex | An omelette wrapped in a chapati, often filled with tomatoes, onions, and peppers | 1-2 |
| Samosas | Triangular pastries filled with vegetables or meat | 1-2 |
| Mandazi | Fried dough balls, often served with sugar or honey | 1-2 |
| Nsenene | Grasshoppers, fried or roasted | 2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda Waragi | A distilled spirit made from bananas, millet, or cassava | $10-$20 |
| Bell Lager | A popular lager beer | $2-$3 |
| Nile Special | Another popular lager beer | $2-$3 |
| Club Pilsner | A pilsner beer | $2-$3 |
| Tusker | A lager beer from Kenya that is also popular in Uganda | $2-$3 |
| Senator | A non-alcoholic malt beverage | $1-$2 |
| Krest | A carbonated soft drink | $1-$2 |
| Pineapple Juice | Fresh pineapple juice is a popular and refreshing drink in Uganda | $2-$3 |
| Mango Juice | Fresh mango juice is another popular and refreshing drink in Uganda | $2-$3 |
| Passion Fruit Juice | Fresh passion fruit juice is a tart and tangy drink that is popular in Uganda | $2-$3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bogolanfini | A traditional cloth made from mud cloth, often with intricate designs | $20-$50 |
| Bark cloth | A traditional cloth made from the bark of the fig tree | $10-$20 |
| Baskets | Handwoven baskets made from natural materials, such as sisal or raffia | $5-$20 |
| Carvings | Wooden carvings of animals, people, and other objects | $10-$50 |
| Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from beads, wire, and other materials | $5-$20 |
| Pottery | Handcrafted pottery, often with traditional designs | $10-$30 |
| Textiles | Handwoven textiles, such as blankets, scarves, and tablecloths | $20-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Liberation Day | January 26 | Commemorates the overthrow of Idi Amin in 1979 |
| International Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates the achievements of women |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | October 9 | Commemorates Uganda’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday the day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | New Vision |
| Online news | Daily Monitor |
| Tv | NTV Uganda |
| Radio | Radio One |