Moving to Togo from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
TG
22.7

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia 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

RS
45.0
TG
91.0

Serbia 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

RS
29.3
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
TG
3.4%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
TG
$2,800

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
TG
41.2

Serbia 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.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Lome
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Belgrade Lome
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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?

Serbia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Serbia?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS TG
Population 6,739,471 8,492,333
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Serbian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112