Moving to Togo from Laos

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Laos to Togo? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Laos.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
TG
22.7

Laos 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

LA
$123
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
TG
0.8

Laos performs better than Togo across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LA
69.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
TG
0.3t

Laos 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

LA
2.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
TG
3.4%

Laos 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

LA
1.2%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
TG
$2,800

Laos performs better than Togo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
TG
41.2

Laos generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Lome
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Vientiane Lome
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

Laos performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Laos?

Laos performs better than Togo across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA TG
Population 7,749,595 8,492,333
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Lao French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191