Moving to Togo from Latvia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Latvia to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LV
9.8
TG
22.7

Latvia 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

LV
$3,034
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LV
33.8
TG
0.8

Latvia 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

LV
40.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LV
3.6t
TG
0.3t

Latvia 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

LV
26.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LV
1.1%
TG
3.4%

Latvia performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LV
6.5%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LV
$37,800
TG
$2,800

Latvia 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

LV
75.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LV
4.8
TG
41.2

Latvia 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.

Riga Rain: 24.9 in/yr (633 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Riga Lome
Jan–Mar 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Riga Lome
Jan 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.

Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Latvia

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

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?

Latvia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Latvia?

Latvia 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 33.8 in Latvia. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.

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At a Glance

LV TG
Population 1,842,226 8,492,333
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Latvian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +371 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112