Kampala Scores

  • Quality of life: performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Kampala is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Air quality:
  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Kampala can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1000.
  • Safety: Unfortunately, the situation in Kampala is not calm, the level of security is extremely low.
  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Kampala.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Kampala has very low salaries as low as $51 a month.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Kampala is extremely difficult.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Kampala does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Walkability: The area of Kampala is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Kampala are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Education: In terms of the quality of education in Kampala, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

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