Moving to Togo from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal 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 Kathmandu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
TG
22.7

Togo performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
TG
0.8

Nepal 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

NP
76.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
TG
0.3t

Nepal 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

NP
4.7
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
TG
3.4%

Nepal 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

NP
10.7%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
TG
$2,800

Nepal 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

NP
72.4 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
TG
41.2

Nepal 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.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Lome
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Kathmandu Lome
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Nepal

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

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?

Togo performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Nepal?

Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.

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At a Glance

NP TG
Population 30,666,598 8,492,333
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Nepali French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100