Moving to Togo from Poland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Poland to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 55°F in Warsaw, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Poland.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PL
6.5
TG
22.7

Poland performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PL
$3,939
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PL
33.9
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland 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

PL
41.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PL
7.6t
TG
0.3t

Poland 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

PL
23.0
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PL
32.1%
TG
3.4%

Poland 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

PL
2.9%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PL
$44,100
TG
$2,800

Poland 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

PL
78.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PL
4.2
TG
41.2

Poland 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.

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Warsaw Lome
Jan–Mar 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Warsaw Lome
Jan 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.

Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Poland

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

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?

Poland performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Poland?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Poland, the official language is Polish.

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At a Glance

PL TG
Population 38,093,101 8,492,333
Currency Polish Zloty (PLN) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Polish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +48 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112