Moving to Djibouti from Togo
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Togo to Djibouti — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Togo to Djibouti.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to Djibouti.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Togo performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Togo generally does better on environment, though Djibouti leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Djibouti generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Djibouti 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
Togo generally does better on family life, though Djibouti leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lome | Djibouti |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Lome | Djibouti |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) | 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) |
| Feb | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) |
| Mar | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) | 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) |
| Jun | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) | 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) |
| Aug | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) | 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) |
| Sep | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) |
| Nov | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) |
| Dec | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Djibouti. To live, work, or study long-term in Djibouti, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Djibouti's immigration authority.
Togo passport holder visiting Djibouti
Visa on Arrival
Djibouti passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Djibouti?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Djibouti has 1.5 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 Djibouti safe for expats?
Togo performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Togo?
Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).
What's the weather like in Djibouti compared to Togo?
The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in Djibouti?
The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Togo, the official language is French.
