Moving to Togo from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Togo. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
TG
22.7

Madagascar 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

MG
$63
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
TG
0.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MG
58.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
TG
0.3t

Madagascar performs better than Togo across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
TG
3.4%

Togo performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
TG
$2,800

Togo performs significantly better than Madagascar across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
TG
41.2

Madagascar generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Lome
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Antananarivo Lome
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.

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?

Madagascar performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG TG
Population 28,172,462 8,492,333
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Malagasy French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +228
Time zones 1 1