Moving to Indonesia from Togo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Togo to Indonesia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Togo to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. 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 Indonesia compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
ID
11.3

Indonesia 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
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
ID
6.9

Indonesia 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
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
ID
2.9t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Indonesia 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
ID
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
ID
29.7%

Indonesia 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

TG
2.0%
ID
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
ID
$14,100

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Indonesia 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
ID
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
ID
19.7

Indonesia 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Jakarta
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Lome Jakarta
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

Indonesia passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Indonesia safe for expats?

Indonesia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Togo?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG ID
Population 8,492,333 277,329,163
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages French Indonesian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112