Moving to Vanuatu from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Vanuatu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Vanuatu 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
VU
12.5

Vanuatu 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
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
VU
1.6

Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
VU
0.9t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu 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
VU
1.1

Togo performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
VU
$3,000

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu 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
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
VU
14.3

Vanuatu 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

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Port Vila
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Lome Port Vila
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Togo?

Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in suicide rate. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG VU
Population 8,492,333 308,043
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages French Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +678
Time zones 1 1