Moving to Togo from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
TG
22.7

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
TG
0.8

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
TG
0.3t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
TG
3.4%

Bangladesh 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
TG
$2,800

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
TG
41.2

Bangladesh 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.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Lome
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Dhaka Lome
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

Bangladesh performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD TG
Population 165,650,475 8,492,333
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Bengali French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999