Moving to Togo from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Togo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cote d'Ivoire to Togo, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
5,798 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
20.6
TG
22.7

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
$249
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
86.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
TG
0.3t

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
1.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
TG
3.4%

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
2.4%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
TG
$2,800

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
62.3 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
TG
41.2

Togo generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Lome
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Lome
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Togo without a visa.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

Both Cote d'Ivoire and Togo share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

CI TG
Population 28,713,423 8,492,333
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110