Moving to Togo from Hungary

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Hungary to Togo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Hungary to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 60°F in Budapest, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Hungary to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HU
7.4
TG
22.7

Hungary 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

HU
$2,875
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HU
33.0
TG
0.8

Hungary 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

HU
42.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HU
4.5t
TG
0.3t

Hungary 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

HU
35.5
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HU
8.1%
TG
3.4%

Hungary 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

HU
4.1%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HU
$40,600
TG
$2,800

Hungary 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

HU
77.2 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HU
4.6
TG
41.2

Hungary 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.

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Budapest Lome
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Budapest Lome
Jan 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hungary 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.

Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Hungary

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Togo has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Hungary performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Hungary?

Hungary 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 33.0 in Hungary. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Hungary: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 60°F in Budapest. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Budapest gets 21.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian.

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At a Glance

HU TG
Population 9,699,577 8,492,333
Currency Hungarian Forint (HUF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Hungarian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +36 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112