Moving to Saudi Arabia from Togo
What to Expect
Considering a move from Togo to Saudi Arabia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Togo to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saudi Arabia compared to Togo.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Togo performs better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Saudi Arabia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Saudi Arabia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lome | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) |
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| Month | Lome | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) |
| Aug | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) |
| Nov | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo,
National Center for Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.
Togo passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Saudi Arabia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?
Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Togo?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).
What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Togo?
The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?
The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Togo, the official language is French.
