Moving to Togo from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
TG
22.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
$1,989
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
55.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
TG
0.3t

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
27.1
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
TG
3.4%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
TG
$2,800

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
78.0 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
TG
41.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Lome
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Sarajevo Lome
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA TG
Population 3,816,459 8,492,333
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112