Moving to Togo from Egypt

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Egypt to Togo? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Egypt.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
TG
22.7

Egypt 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

EG
$905
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.8
TG
0.8

Egypt 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

EG
105.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
TG
0.3t

Togo performs significantly better than Egypt 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

EG
10.8
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EG
141.2%
TG
3.4%

Egypt 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

EG
7.3%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
TG
$2,800

Egypt 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

EG
74.5 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
TG
41.2

Egypt generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Lome
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Cairo Lome
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Egypt

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

Egypt performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Egypt?

Egypt 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 6.8 in Egypt. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

EG TG
Population 107,770,524 8,492,333
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +20 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122