Mbarara vs Nyagatare — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Country	Uganda	Rwanda
Nomad score	5.1 / 10	5.2 / 10
Cost of living	$1,343 / mo	$355 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	27° / 15°C	28° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI)	94 Moderate	90 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Average high	27.6°C	28.1°C
Average low	18°C	16.2°C
Precipitation	104 mm / mo	62 mm / mo
Sunshine	323 h / mo	322 h / mo
Humidity	73%	66%
Rain days	15 / mo	11.7 / mo
Wind speed	12.2 km/h	13.8 km/h

UG Mbarara · average high by month

J 29 F 31 M 30 A 27 M 27 J 27 J 27 A 27 S 26 O 26 N 26 D 27

RW Nyagatare · average high by month

J 28 F 29 M 28 A 27 M 28 J 29 J 29 A 29 S 29 O 28 N 27 D 26

Air quality

Air quality
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
US AQI	94	90
PM2.5	39.8 µg/m³	35.5 µg/m³
PM10	41.9 µg/m³	37.3 µg/m³
Ozone	45 µg/m³	45 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.6	2.6
Local Payment Services	4.8	5.4
Startup Scene	3.4	2.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Air Conditioning	4.0	3.6
Green Spaces	6.4	6.0
Natural Disaster Risk	7.5	7.7
Noise Pollution	5.5	6.2
Seasonal Variety	3.7	4.2
Weather	6.9	7.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Mobile Network Coverage	6.6	7.2
Power Grid Reliability	5.1	6.0
Public WiFi Availability	3.1	2.9
VPN Reliability	6.3	7.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Accommodation Cost	7.5	8.5
Cost of Living	7.9	8.1
Currency Stability	4.6	5.4
Entertainment Cost	7.2	7.4
Food & Groceries	7.9	7.9
Gym Membership Cost	7.2	7.4
Transportation Cost	7.8	8.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Culture	6.2	5.7
Indoors Fun	4.3	2.8
Language Learning Opportunities	4.6	3.9
Local Experiences & Tours	6.3	5.7
Nightlife	4.3	2.8
Outdoors & Nature	7.4	7.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.6	1.5
Nomad Friendly	3.5	3.5
Online Community Presence	1.8	1.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Cafes with WiFi	2.8	2.6
Coworking Spaces Availability	1.8	1.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	1.5	1.6
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.4	1.0
Internet Speed	4.6	5.2
Local SIM Card Availability	7.3	7.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Fitness Facilities	3.8	3.2
Food Scene	4.9	3.1
Healthy Food Options	4.2	3.8
Yoga Studios	2.3	1.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Healthcare	4.6	4.4
Healthcare Affordability	8.1	7.4
Healthcare Quality	3.8	3.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.9	2.8
Ease of Business Registration	4.0	5.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.0	3.4
Freedom of Speech	4.0	3.3
Political Stability	4.4	6.5
Tax Friendliness	5.7	6.1
Visa Ease	6.2	5.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Air Quality	6.7	7.3
Cleanliness	5.3	6.4
Environmental Quality	6.4	6.8
Family Friendly	6.1	5.5
Language Barrier	6.9	5.1
Work-Life Balance	6.7	6.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Female Friendly	5.9	7.5
Racial Tolerance	6.7	7.4
Safety	6.8	8.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Airport Connectivity	3.5	2.4
Cycling	2.5	3.9
Intercity Travel Options	5.1	3.9
Public Transit	3.1	2.7
Ride-sharing Services	3.0	1.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	2.6	2.1
Walkability	3.7	4.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Coworking Quality	2.3	1.6
Freelance Ecosystem	2.7	2.4
Networking Opportunities	2.7	2.2
Remote Job Opportunities	2.9	2.5
Time Zone Favorability	6.7	7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Jeans	$17 per pair	$20 per pair
Summer Dress	$15 per dress	$14 per dress
Running Shoes	$48 per pair	$34 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Dining Out	$40 per month	$10 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Cinema Ticket	$5.29 per ticket	$3.41 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Coffee	$1.99 per cup	$1.02 per cup
Beer	$1.19 per pint	$1.23 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$2.65 per meal	$2.73 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$24 per meal	$17 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$6.62 per meal	$4.78 per meal
Apples	$3.18 per kg	$1.71 per kg
Bread	$1.19 per loaf	$0.55 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.53 per bottle	$0.55 per bottle
Milk	$0.58 per liter	$1.02 per liter
Rice	$1.46 per kg	$0.82 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$6.35 per kg	$4.10 per kg
Beef	$4.24 per kg	$3.41 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$11 per bottle	$10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Groceries	$106 per month	$41 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Health Insurance	$12 per month	$3.41 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Doctor Visit (GP)	$13 per visit	$10 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$4.76 per purchase	$5.46 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Housing	$119 per month	$24 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$146 per month	$171 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$371 per month	$273 per month
Coworking Space	$101 per month	$55 per month
Coliving Space	$238 per month	$171 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Internet & Mobile	$17 per month	$5.46 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Leisure Activities	$16 per month	$3.41 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Haircut	$3.97 per visit	$2.05 per visit
Laundry	$6.62 per kg	$2.73 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Mobile Plan	$12 per month	$6.83 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$58 per month	$31 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$2.65 one-time	$3.41 one-time
Gym Membership	$29 per month	$24 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$7.94 per hour	$6.83 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Transportation	$32 per month	$10 per month
Taxi Start	$1.32 per trip	$1.37 per trip
Taxi per km	$0.93 per km	$0.34 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$40 per month	$20 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$3.18 per trip	$3.41 per trip
Gasoline	$1.44 per liter	$1.09 per liter
Scooter Rental	$12 per month	$17 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	UG Mbarara	RW Nyagatare
Utilities	$23 per month	$10 per month

AR Buenos Aires Argentina	86
ES Valencia Spain	85
IN Delhi India	84
US Las Vegas United States	84

AL Albania Unique Permit for Digital Mobile Workers	$610/mo
EC Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nómada)	$1,446/mo
ME Montenegro Digital Nomad Residence Permit	$1,460/mo
MU Mauritius Premium Visa	$1,500/mo

GE Georgia Small Business Status (1% Tax)	1%
JE Jersey High Value Resident (HVR)	1%
UZ Uzbekistan IT Park Resident Status	1%
SO Somalia Presumptive Tax Regime (PTR)	1.5%

ID Bandung Indonesia	$1,418/mo
VN Hoi An Vietnam	$1,431/mo
IN Goa India	$1,479/mo
KH Siem Reap Cambodia	$1,287/mo