Moving to Togo from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Togo performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Macau performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Macau and Togo.
What's the weather like in Togo compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Togo?
The official language in Togo is French. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
