Moving to Togo from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Syria.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
TG
22.7

Togo performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
TG
0.8

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
TG
0.3t

Syria 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

SY
7.3
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
TG
3.4%

Syria 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

SY
13.5%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
TG
$2,800

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
TG
41.2

Syria performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Lome
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Damascus Lome
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Syria

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

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?

Togo performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Syria?

Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in adult obesity rate. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY TG
Population 21,563,800 8,492,333
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +228
Time zones 1 1