Moving to Bhutan from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Bhutan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dzongkha. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Thimphu averages 72°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
BT
12.2

Bhutan performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
BT
$677
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
BT
5.5

Bhutan 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

TG
91.0
BT
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
BT
2.0t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Bhutan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
BT
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
BT
1.4%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Bhutan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
BT
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
BT
$14,000

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Bhutan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
BT
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
BT
27.0

Bhutan performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Thimphu
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 63°/33°F (17°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 76°/53°F (25°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 68°/39°F (20°/4°C)
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Month Lome Thimphu
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Bhutan. To live, work, or study long-term in Bhutan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bhutan's immigration authority.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

Bhutan passport holder visiting Togo

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bhutan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bhutan has 0.4 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 Bhutan safe for expats?

Bhutan performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bhutan compared to Togo?

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bhutan, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Bhutan scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Thimphu is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Thimphu receives around 23.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

The official language in Bhutan is Dzongkha. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG BT
Population 8,492,333 867,775
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Languages French Dzongkha
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +975
Time zones 1 1