Moving to Pakistan from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Pakistan 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
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
PK
10.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
PK
0.8t

Togo performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
PK
162.1%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
PK
$5,600

Pakistan 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
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
PK
54.0

Togo performs better than Pakistan 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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Islamabad
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Lome Islamabad
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Togo?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in adult obesity rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG PK
Population 8,492,333 242,923,845
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages French English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15