Moving to Malaysia from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Malaysia, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Malay. 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 Malaysia compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
MY
13.9

Malaysia 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
MY
$1,441
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
MY
23.2

Malaysia 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
MY
63.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
MY
8.3t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Malaysia 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
MY
12.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
MY
3.4%

Malaysia 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%
MY
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
MY
$33,600

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Malaysia 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
MY
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
MY
6.6

Malaysia 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

Kuala Lumpur Rain: 95.6 in/yr (2427 mm)
90° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Kuala Lumpur
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 91°/75°F (33°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 90°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
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Month Lome Kuala Lumpur
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.5°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.8°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 92°/74°F (33.2°/23.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 92°/75°F (33.1°/23.7°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 91°/75°F (32.9°/23.9°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.1°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Malaysian Meteorological Department Malaysian Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Malaysia

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa.
Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malaysia: 12.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malaysia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malaysia safe for expats?

Malaysia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Malaysia compared to Togo?

Malaysia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Malaysia, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Malaysia scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Kuala Lumpur is 90°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Kuala Lumpur receives around 95.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Malaysia?

The official languages in Malaysia are English and Malay. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG MY
Population 8,492,333 33,871,431
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Languages French English, Malay
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +60
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999