Moving to Togo from Kuwait

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kuwait to Togo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kuwait to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kuwait to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
TG
22.7

Kuwait performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KW
$2,567
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
TG
0.8

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KW
45.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
TG
0.3t

Kuwait generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KW
1.5
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
TG
3.4%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
TG
$2,800

Kuwait generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
TG
41.2

Kuwait performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Lome
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Kuwait City Lome
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait and Togo. To live, work, or study long-term in Togo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Togo's immigration authority.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Togo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Togo has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Kuwait performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to Kuwait?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW TG
Population 3,068,155 8,492,333
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112