Moving to Togo from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
TG
22.7

Ireland performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IE
$8,772
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IE
13.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
TG
0.3t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
22.2%
TG
3.4%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
TG
$2,800

Ireland 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

IE
81.7 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
TG
41.2

Ireland 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.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Lome
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Dublin Lome
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish 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 Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Ireland

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

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?

Ireland performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Ireland?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE TG
Population 5,275,004 8,492,333
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Irish French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112