Moving to Togo from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
TG
22.7

Italy 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

IT
$4,993
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
TG
0.8

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
TG
0.3t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
TG
3.4%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
TG
$2,800

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
TG
41.2

Italy 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Lome
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Rome Lome
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Italy

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

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?

Italy performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT TG
Population 61,095,551 8,492,333
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Catalan, Italian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112