Moving to Australia from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Togo to Australia, based on official data.

Moved in 2021
5

people moved from Togo to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
AU
39.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia 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

TG
91.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
AU
14.1t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
AU
4.6%

Australia 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

TG
2.0%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
AU
$59,500

Australia 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

TG
71.4 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
AU
3.0

Australia performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Canberra
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Lome Canberra
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Togo

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Australia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Australia has 35.1 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 Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG AU
Population 8,492,333 26,141,369
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000