Moving to Togo from Botswana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Botswana to Togo? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Botswana to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Botswana performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Botswana performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Botswana performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Togo compared to Botswana?
Botswana 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 3.8 in Botswana. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Togo compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Togo?
The official language in Togo is French. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
