Moving to Bulgaria from Togo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to Bulgaria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Togo to Bulgaria, and you’d need to navigate life in Bulgarian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sofia averages 59°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Togo to Bulgaria, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
3 ↑ 200% vs 2015

people born in Togo live in Bulgaria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bulgaria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Bulgaria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
BG
8.4

Bulgaria 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
BG
$2,970
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
BG
49.0

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bulgaria 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
BG
63.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
BG
5.3t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Bulgaria 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
BG
35.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
BG
37.5%

Bulgaria 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%
BG
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
BG
$33,300

Bulgaria 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
BG
75.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
BG
8.0

Bulgaria 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Sofia Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
59° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Sofia
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 50°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Lome Sofia
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria?

With 35.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bulgaria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Togo and Bulgaria.

Is Bulgaria safe for expats?

Bulgaria performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bulgaria compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bulgaria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 49.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Bulgaria, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Bulgaria scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Sofia is 59°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Sofia receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bulgaria?

The official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG BG
Population 8,492,333 6,873,253
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Languages French Bulgarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +359
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112