Moving to Togo from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
TG
22.7

Mozambique 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

MZ
$143
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
TG
0.8

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MZ
64.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
TG
0.3t

Mozambique 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

MZ
0.2
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
TG
3.4%

Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
TG
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
TG
41.2

Togo generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Lome
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Maputo Lome
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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?

Mozambique performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Mozambique?

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

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ TG
Population 31,693,239 8,492,333
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Portuguese French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119