Moving to Togo from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Togo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Togo, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
656 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
16.3
TG
22.7

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
$58
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
TG
0.8

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
72.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
TG
0.3t

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Togo across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
TG
3.4%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
TG
$2,800

Togo performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
TG
41.2

Togo generally does better on family life, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD TG
Population 108,407,721 8,492,333
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +228
Time zones 2 1