Moving to Togo from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Togo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
TG
22.7

Angola 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

AO
$248
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
TG
0.8

Angola 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

AO
60.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
TG
0.3t

Angola 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

AO
0.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
TG
3.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
TG
$2,800

Angola 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

AO
62.1 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
TG
41.2

Togo generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Lome
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Luanda Lome
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°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 Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Angola

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Togo has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Angola?

Angola 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 2.4 in Angola. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO TG
Population 34,795,287 8,492,333
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Portuguese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +228
Time zones 1 1