Moving to Libya from Togo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to Libya — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Togo to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Libya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
LY
34.0

Togo performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
LY
21.6

Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
LY
8.7t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
LY
817.1%

Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
LY
$17,700

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
LY
11.2

Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Tripoli
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Lome Tripoli
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.
Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Libya 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 Libya?

With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Togo and Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Togo performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Togo?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG LY
Population 8,492,333 7,137,931
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +218
Time zones 1 1