Moving to Togo from Bulgaria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bulgaria to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 59°F in Sofia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BG
8.4
TG
22.7

Bulgaria 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

BG
$2,970
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BG
49.0
TG
0.8

Bulgaria 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

BG
63.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BG
5.3t
TG
0.3t

Bulgaria 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

BG
35.2
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BG
37.5%
TG
3.4%

Bulgaria 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

BG
4.3%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BG
$33,300
TG
$2,800

Bulgaria 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

BG
75.6 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BG
8.0
TG
41.2

Bulgaria 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.

Sofia Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
59° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sofia Lome
Jan–Mar 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Sofia Lome
Jan 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bulgaria 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.

Bulgaria passport

Bulgaria passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

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?

Bulgaria performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Bulgaria?

Bulgaria 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 49.0 in Bulgaria. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bulgaria: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 59°F in Sofia. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sofia gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Bulgaria, the official language is Bulgarian.

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At a Glance

BG TG
Population 6,873,253 8,492,333
Currency Bulgarian Lev (BGN) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Bulgarian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +359 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112