Moving to Togo from South Africa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from South Africa to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from South Africa to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 77°F in Pretoria, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How South Africa and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Togo performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
South Africa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
South Africa generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
South Africa generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
South Africa generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
South Africa 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Pretoria | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/60°F (26°/15°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Pretoria | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.1°C) | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) |
| Feb | 84°/64°F (28.7°/18.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.6°C) | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) |
| Apr | 77°/56°F (24.8°/13.1°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) |
| May | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.7°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Jun | 67°/41°F (19.6°/5.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Jul | 68°/42°F (19.8°/5.3°C) | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 72°/47°F (22.3°/8.2°C) | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 76°/53°F (24.4°/11.8°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| Oct | 77°/57°F (25.2°/14.0°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) |
| Dec | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.0°C) | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) |
Data:
South African Weather Service,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Africa 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.
South Africa passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holder visiting South Africa
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Togo?
With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in South Africa and Togo.
Is Togo safe for expats?
Togo performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Togo compared to South Africa?
South Africa 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 8.1 in South Africa. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Africa: 71).
What's the weather like in Togo compared to South Africa?
The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 77°F in Pretoria. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Pretoria gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Togo?
The official language in Togo is French. In South Africa, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Compare further: South Africa vs. Togo
At a Glance
ZA
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TG
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,516,665 | 8,492,333 |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR) | CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu | French |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +27 | +228 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | — |