Moving to Nepal from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
NP
28.2

Togo performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
NP
8.7

Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
NP
0.5t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Nepal 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
NP
4.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
NP
8.3%

Nepal 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%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
NP
$4,700

Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
NP
25.1

Nepal 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

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Lome Kathmandu
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nepal 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 Nepal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Togo performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Togo?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG NP
Population 8,492,333 30,666,598
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages French Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100