Moving to Togo from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
TG
22.7

Austria performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria 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

AT
17.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
TG
0.3t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
TG
3.4%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
TG
$2,800

Austria 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

AT
82.3 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
TG
41.2

Austria performs 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.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Lome
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Vienna Lome
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Austria

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

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?

Austria performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Austria?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT TG
Population 8,913,088 8,492,333
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages German French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112