Moving to Togo from Russia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Russia to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RU
10.6
TG
22.7

Russia 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

RU
$3,204
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RU
38.3
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia 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

RU
39.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RU
14.0t
TG
0.3t

Russia 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

RU
24.8
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RU
4.1%
TG
3.4%

Russia 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

RU
3.3%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$39,800
TG
$2,800

Russia 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

RU
72.4 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RU
6.4
TG
41.2

Russia 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.

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moscow Lome
Jan–Mar 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Moscow Lome
Jan 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Russia

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

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?

Russia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Russia?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Russia, the official language is Russian.

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At a Glance

RU TG
Population 142,021,981 8,492,333
Currency Russian Ruble (RUB) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Russian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +228
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 112