Moving to Togo from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Togo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Rwanda to Togo.

Living there in 2020
669 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Rwanda live in Togo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Togo?

Top countries of origin for Togo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
TG
22.7

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
TG
0.8

Rwanda performs better than Togo across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RW
62.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
TG
0.3t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
TG
3.4%

Togo performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
TG
$2,800

Rwanda 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

RW
65.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
TG
41.2

Rwanda generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Lome
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Kigali Lome
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Rwanda without a visa.

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?

Rwanda performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda performs better than Togo across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW TG
Population 13,173,730 8,492,333
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112