Moving to Togo from Belarus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belarus to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 50°F in Minsk, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Belarus.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BY
7.4
TG
22.7

Belarus 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

BY
$2,194
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BY
44.7
TG
0.8

Belarus 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

BY
68.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BY
5.9t
TG
0.3t

Belarus 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

BY
32.8
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BY
4.7%
TG
3.4%

Belarus 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

BY
3.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BY
$27,700
TG
$2,800

Belarus 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

BY
74.3 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BY
3.3
TG
41.2

Belarus 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.

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Minsk Lome
Jan–Mar 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Minsk Lome
Jan 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belarus 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.

Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Belarus

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

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?

Belarus performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Belarus?

Belarus 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 44.7 in Belarus. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belarus: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 50°F in Minsk. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Minsk gets 26.7 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Belarus, the official languages are Belarusian and Russian.

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At a Glance

BY TG
Population 9,413,505 8,492,333
Currency New Belarusian Ruble (BYN) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Belarusian, Russian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +375 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112