Moving to Egypt from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Egypt 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
EG
9.4

Egypt 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
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
EG
6.8

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
EG
2.5t

Togo performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
EG
141.2%

Egypt 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%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
EG
$17,000

Egypt 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
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
EG
17.7

Egypt 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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Cairo
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Lome Cairo
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt 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 Egypt?

With 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Egypt 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 Egypt.

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Egypt performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Togo?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

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

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At a Glance

TG EG
Population 8,492,333 107,770,524
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122