Moving to Hong Kong from Togo
What to Expect
Considering a move from Togo to Hong Kong? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Togo to Hong Kong, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Togo.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Togo performs better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Hong Kong performs significantly 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
share of people below the poverty line
Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in education spending.
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 | Lome | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) |
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| Month | Lome | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) |
| Apr | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) |
| Jul | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) |
| Aug | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) |
| Sep | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo,
Hong Kong Observatory
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.
Togo passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa Required
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 39.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Togo?
The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Togo, the official language is French.
