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Kasese, Uganda
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$893
Retiree Score
89.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
29 facilities

Life in Kasese is no walk in the park. This western Ugandan city, home to just over 115,000 people, faces frequent flooding that has displaced thousands and destroyed critical infrastructure. The economy relies heavily on mining and tourism, but large-scale mining operations have dried up, and the city's strategic location near the Democratic Republic of the Congo border brings its share of bureaucratic headaches. On the plus side, Kasese's diversity - the population is ethnically mixed due to labor migration - and natural beauty near the Rwenzori Mountains make it an appealing option for adventurous expats, but the harsh realities of life here are not to be underestimated.

Can I afford Kasese?

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Kasese

You could save

2,107/mo

Savings Rate70%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Uganda Average Adjusted)$398
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$495

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
70/100
Retiree Score
(i)
89/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Uganda Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
29
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$2
Meal (Mid-range) $4
Cappuccino $3
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$47
Mobile Plan (mo) $13
Gym (mo) *$27
Cinema Ticket *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$239
1BR Outside (mo) *$110
3BR Center (mo) *$708
3BR Outside (mo) *$213

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
1089 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Kasese has a population of approximately 101,679 people.

The nearest airport to Kasese is GOM, approximately 227km away.

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