Moving to Togo from India

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
TG
22.7

India 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

IN
$346
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
TG
0.8

India 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

IN
83.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
TG
0.3t

India 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

IN
2.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
TG
3.4%

India 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

IN
4.2%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
TG
$2,800

India 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

IN
67.2 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
TG
41.2

India generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Lome
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Delhi Lome
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting India

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

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?

India performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to India?

India 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 7.3 in India. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN TG
Population 1,389,637,446 8,492,333
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112