Moving to Croatia from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Croatia, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Zagreb averages 60°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
HR
8.1

Croatia 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
HR
$3,229
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
HR
36.1

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia 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
HR
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
HR
4.8t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Croatia 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
HR
27.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
HR
1.5%

Croatia performs significantly better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
HR
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
HR
$41,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
HR
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
HR
8.7

Croatia 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

Zagreb Rain: 33.7 in/yr (856 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Zagreb
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 69°/48°F (21°/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°/35°F (10°/2°C)
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Month Lome Zagreb
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Croatia

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

Croatia passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Croatia 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 Croatia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Croatia has 27.0 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 Croatia safe for expats?

Croatia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Croatia compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Zagreb is 60°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Zagreb receives around 33.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Croatia?

The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG HR
Population 8,492,333 4,188,853
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Croatian Kuna (HRK)
Languages French Croatian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +385
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112