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adityadas88
2/25/2014 06:23 EST

Hi everyone,

I'm a 26 year old bachelor having lived in Mumbai, India all my life. Currently I have a job offer in Kampala that promises to pay me about US$ 50000 per year.

Can you guys help me understand the following,
1. Comparatively, how good is my salary
2. What standard of living can i afford?
3. What is the avg, range of expat salaries in Kampala
4. How much does one pay per month for a 1 bedroom apartment in Kampala (average to good location)
5. Can I afford a used car?
6. Is it safe? (Is it safer thatn Nairobi)
7. Are there a lot of expats here?
8. How is the social life?


I'm sorry about the long list of questions, but I am quite clueless about this move. Please help.

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newug
3/5/2014 02:31 EST

Hi,
It really depends on what company is hiring you
If it’s an Indian company, I think it’s a good salary. If it’s an international humanitarian organization then you could do better, but it’s not like that’s little money according to Ugandan standards
You can afford a good standard of living (this also depends on your definition of it)
In some cases it can be $100,000 per annum, and in nearly all cases it comes with free accommodation and vehicle. It can also be a lot higher than that. In cases where it’s low the incentive of the free accommodation, vehicle and other perks make up for less money
You can get a used car
Most agree it’s safer than Nairobi
It can range between $ 250 and $ 900 depending on the location; you can also get a lower cost
There are a lot of expats depending on your definition; depends on your origin
Social life is vibrant both day and night; still depends on your origin, if you are Indian, you will have to prove yourself before people openly associate with you (Indians have a bad reputation here). If you are white, it may be much easier until you disappoint.

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vkawtia
3/5/2014 11:03 EST

Hi Aditya,
I am from India and just moved to Kampala in Jan'2014.

PLs share your mobile no.
I will talk to you in detail.
Vijay Kawtia
+256 752561473
vkawtia@yahoo.co.in

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