Moving to Togo from Israel

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
TG
22.7

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
TG
0.8

Israel 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

IL
15.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
TG
0.3t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
TG
3.4%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
TG
$2,800

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
TG
41.2

Israel 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Lome
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Jerusalem Lome
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel 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 Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Israel

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

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?

Israel performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL TG
Population 8,914,885 8,492,333
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100