Moving to Iceland from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Reykjavik averages 45°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 Iceland.

Moved in 2017
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people moved from Togo to Iceland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Iceland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Iceland compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
IS
2.4

Iceland performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
IS
$6,927
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
IS
45.2

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland 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
IS
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
IS
8.5t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Iceland 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
IS
38.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
IS
0.4%

Iceland 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%
IS
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
IS
$66,500

Iceland 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
IS
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
IS
1.6

Iceland 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

Reykjavik Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
45° / 35°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Reykjavik
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 48°/38°F (9°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 54°/45°F (12°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Lome Reykjavik
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Icelandic Meteorological Office Icelandic Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Iceland

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

Iceland passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Iceland 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 Iceland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Iceland: 38.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Iceland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Iceland safe for expats?

Iceland performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iceland compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iceland, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Iceland scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Reykjavik is 45°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Reykjavik receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Iceland?

The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG IS
Population 8,492,333 357,603
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Languages French Icelandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +354
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112