Moving to Togo from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
TG
22.7

Montenegro 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

ME
$2,908
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro 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

ME
60.0
TG
91.0

Montenegro 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

ME
31.3
TG
1.1
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
TG
192 kWh

Montenegro 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

ME
15.2%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
TG
$2,800

Montenegro 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

ME
77.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
TG
41.2

Montenegro 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.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Lome
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Podgorica Lome
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

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?

Montenegro performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Montenegro?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME TG
Population 604,966 8,492,333
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Montenegrin French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112