Moving to Togo from Norway

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Norway to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 49°F in Oslo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NO
1.5
TG
22.7

Norway 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

NO
$9,523
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NO
51.7
TG
0.8

Norway 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

NO
8.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NO
7.2t
TG
0.3t

Norway 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

NO
45.9
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NO
2.0%
TG
3.4%

Norway 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

NO
3.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NO
$90,500
TG
$2,800

Norway 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

NO
82.5 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NO
2.3
TG
41.2

Norway 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.

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oslo Lome
Jan–Mar 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Oslo Lome
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.

Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Norway

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

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?

Norway performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Norway?

Norway 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 51.7 in Norway. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Norway: 87).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 49°F in Oslo. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Oslo gets 30.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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At a Glance

NO TG
Population 5,553,840 8,492,333
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +47 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112