Moving to Finland from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Finland, and you’d need to navigate life in Finnish and Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Helsinki averages 48°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Togo to Finland.

Moved in 2023
5

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

Who's moving to Finland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Finland compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
FI
4.2

Finland 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
FI
$6,433
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
FI
43.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland 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
FI
7.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
FI
5.5t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Finland 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
FI
34.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
FI
7.1%

Finland 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%
FI
7.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
FI
$57,500

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Finland 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
FI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
FI
2.1

Finland 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

Helsinki Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Helsinki
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 58°/40°F (14°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 65°/49°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C)
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Month Lome Helsinki
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 27°/17°F (-2.6°/-8.5°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 27°/15°F (-2.9°/-9.3°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 34°/22°F (1.1°/-5.6°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 46°/31°F (7.5°/-0.7°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 60°/40°F (15.5°/4.4°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 68°/49°F (19.8°/9.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.8°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 57°/43°F (14.0°/6.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.2°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 36°/28°F (2.5°/-2.4°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 31°/20°F (-0.8°/-6.6°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Finnish Meteorological Institute Finnish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Finland

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

Finland passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Finland 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 Finland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Finland: 34.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Finland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Finland safe for expats?

Finland performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Finland compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Finland, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Finland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Helsinki is 48°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Helsinki receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Finland?

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG FI
Population 8,492,333 5,601,547
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Finnish, Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +358
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112