Moving to Togo from Romania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Romania to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 63°F in Bucharest, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Romania.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
TG
22.7

Romania 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

RO
$2,614
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
TG
0.8

Romania 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

RO
46.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
TG
0.3t

Romania 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

RO
32.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
TG
3.4%

Romania 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

RO
5.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
TG
$2,800

Romania 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

RO
75.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
TG
41.2

Romania generally does better on family life, though Togo 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.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Lome
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Bucharest Lome
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Romania

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

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?

Romania performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Romania?

Romania 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 34.7 in Romania. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

RO TG
Population 18,519,899 8,492,333
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Romanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +40 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112