Moving to Togo from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
TG
22.7

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
$133
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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

PG
38.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
TG
0.3t

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
0.2
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
TG
3.4%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
TG
$2,800

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
69.4 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
TG
41.2

Togo generally does better on family life, though Papua New Guinea leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Lome
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Port Moresby Lome
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.

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?

Papua New Guinea performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Papua New Guinea?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG TG
Population 9,593,498 8,492,333
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000