Moving to Togo from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kazakhstan to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kazakhstan and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
TG
22.7

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
TG
0.3t

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
TG
3.4%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
TG
$2,800

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
TG
41.2

Kazakhstan 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.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Lome
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Astana Lome
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kazakhstan and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Kazakhstan?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ TG
Population 19,398,331 8,492,333
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Kazakh, Russian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +228
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112