Moving to Togo from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
TG
22.7

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
TG
0.8

Moldova 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
TG
0.3t

Moldova 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

MD
24.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MD
12.6%
TG
3.4%

Moldova 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

MD
1.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
TG
$2,800

Moldova performs better than Togo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
72.4 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
TG
41.2

Moldova performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Moldova

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

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?

Moldova performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Moldova?

Moldova 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 32.5 in Moldova. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD TG
Population 3,287,326 8,492,333
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Romanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +373 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112