Moving to Togo from Colombia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colombia to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Colombia 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

CO
16.2
TG
22.7

Colombia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CO
$1,758
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CO
24.5
TG
0.8

Colombia 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

CO
24.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CO
1.8t
TG
0.3t

Colombia 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

CO
17.0
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CO
4.4%
TG
3.4%

Colombia 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

CO
9.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$18,800
TG
$2,800

Colombia 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

CO
74.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
11.7
TG
41.2

Colombia 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.

Bogota Rain: 31.5 in/yr (799 mm)
61° / 45°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bogota Lome
Jan–Mar 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Bogota Lome
Jan 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Colombia

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

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 Colombia and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Colombia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Colombia?

Colombia 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 24.5 in Colombia. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Colombia, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CO TG
Population 49,059,221 8,492,333
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +57 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123