Moving to Togo from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United Arab Emirates and Togo 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

AE
5.9
TG
22.7

United Arab Emirates performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
TG
0.8

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
70.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
TG
0.3t

United Arab Emirates generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
TG
3.4%

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
2.7%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
TG
$2,800

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
79.6 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
TG
41.2

United Arab Emirates 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.

Abu Dhabi Rain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Abu Dhabi Lome
Jan–Mar 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Abu Dhabi Lome
Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°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 United Arab Emirates and Togo. To live, work, or study long-term in Togo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Togo's immigration authority.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Togo?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United Arab Emirates and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to United Arab Emirates?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE TG
Population 9,915,803 8,492,333
Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +971 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999