Moving to Sri Lanka from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Sri Lanka, and you’d need to navigate life in Sinhala and Tamil. 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 Sri Lanka compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
LK
11.5

Sri Lanka 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
LK
$507
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
LK
11.9

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
LK
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
LK
1.1t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Sri Lanka 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
LK
10.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
LK
90.8%

Sri Lanka 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%
LK
6.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
LK
$13,000

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Sri Lanka 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
LK
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
LK
8.2

Sri Lanka 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

Colombo Rain: 99.4 in/yr (2524 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Colombo
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 88°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Lome Colombo
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°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 Sri Lanka. To live, work, or study long-term in Sri Lanka, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sri Lanka's immigration authority.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Togo passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sri Lanka: 10.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sri Lanka offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sri Lanka safe for expats?

Sri Lanka performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sri Lanka compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Sri Lanka, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Sri Lanka scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

What's the weather like in Sri Lanka compared to Togo?

The average high temperature in Colombo is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Colombo receives around 99.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sri Lanka?

The official languages in Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG LK
Population 8,492,333 23,187,516
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Languages French Sinhala, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +94
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119