Moving to Togo from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Iran.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
TG
22.7

Iran 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

IR
$1,064
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
TG
0.8

Iran 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

IR
51.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
TG
0.3t

Iran 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

IR
12.3
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
TG
3.4%

Iran 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

IR
9.1%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
TG
$2,800

Iran 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

IR
75.2 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
TG
41.2

Iran 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.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Lome
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Tehran Lome
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°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 Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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?

Iran performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR TG
Population 86,758,304 8,492,333
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Persian (Farsi) French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115