Side-by-side city decision # Kampala vs San Sebastián. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link KampalaUganda1/6 VS San SebastiánSpain5/6 $1,025Kampala monthly budget $2,295San Sebastián monthly budget 35 MbpsKampala internet 310 MbpsSan Sebastián internet Decision summary San Sebastián San Sebastián leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Kampala Speed Fastest internet San Sebastián Vibe Best nomad vibe San Sebastián Safety Highest safety San Sebastián Air Cleanest air San Sebastián Walk Most walkable San Sebastián Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Kampala](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/uganda/kampala.md) Uganda 1/6 Budget$1,025 Internet35 Mbps Vibe7/10 [San Sebastián](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/san-sebastian.md) Spain 5/6 Budget$2,295 Internet310 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricKampalaSan Sebastián Total estimated budget $1,025 $2,295 1-bed center rent $550 $1,500 Coworking desk $120 $250 Local meal $3.5 $17.5 Cappuccino $2.4 $2.4 Gym membership $45 $55 Transport budget $85 $35 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricKampalaSan Sebastián Internet speed 35 Mbps 310 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricKampalaSan Sebastián Safety index 48/100 82/100 Air quality 52/100 88/100 Walkability 4/10 9/10 Female safety 5/10 9/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 1/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricKampalaSan Sebastián Healthcare quality Average Excellent English proficiency Excellent Good Climate type Tropical savanna highland Oceanic Best time to visit Jun - Sep Jun - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Kampala](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/uganda/kampala.md) Uganda → ### Strengths * English is widely spoken in business, hospitality, and daily life * Affordable local food, ride-hailing, and domestic services * Lush equatorial climate moderated by the city's elevation * Friendly, social culture with an active regional expat scene * Good mobile-money ecosystem and widespread 4G coverage * Convenient base for safaris, Lake Victoria, and East African travel ### Trade-offs * Severe traffic congestion makes short distances slow at peak times * Power cuts and inconsistent fixed internet can disrupt remote work * Tap water is not safe to drink without treatment * Sidewalks, drainage, and pedestrian infrastructure are limited * Air quality can worsen near major roads and during dry periods * LGBTQ+ travelers face serious legal and social risks ### Common visa routes * East Africa Tourist Visa * Uganda Tourist eVisa * Business Visa [San Sebastián](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/san-sebastian.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Exceptional pintxos culture and high-quality local food * Very safe, compact, and highly walkable central districts * Fast fiber internet and reliable mobile coverage * Excellent public healthcare and private medical options * Beautiful beaches, coastal paths, and nearby mountain hikes * Progressive, welcoming atmosphere with strong quality of life ### Trade-offs * Rent is among the highest in Spain, especially near the beach * Wet weather is common throughout the year * Summer brings crowds, festival noise, and scarce short-term rentals * Coworking choice is smaller than in Barcelona or Madrid * Local social circles can take time to enter * Basque and Spanish are more useful than English outside tourist areas ### Common visa routes * Spain Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa exemption or Schengen Visa * Spanish Non-Lucrative Residence Visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.