Moving to Togo from Chad

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chad to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Chad to Togo, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
718 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Chad live in Togo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Togo?

Top countries of origin for Togo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Chad and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
TG
22.7

Togo performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
TG
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TD
95.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
TG
0.3t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
TG
3.4%

Togo performs significantly better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
TG
$2,800

Chad generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
TG
41.2

Togo performs significantly better than Chad 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.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Lome
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month N'djamena Lome
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Chad without a 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?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Chad and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Togo performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD TG
Population 17,963,211 8,492,333
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +228
Time zones 1 1