Moving to Togo from Lebanon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lebanon to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Lebanon to Togo.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Lebanon and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
TG
22.7

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
TG
0.8

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
TG
0.3t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
TG
3.4%

Lebanon 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

LB
11.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
TG
$2,800

Lebanon 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

LB
78.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
TG
41.2

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Lome
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Beirut Lome
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Lebanon and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB TG
Population 5,296,814 8,492,333
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112