Moving to India from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to India, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
IN
15.4

India 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
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
IN
7.3

India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
IN
2.2t

Togo generally does better on environment, though India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
IN
66.5%

India 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%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
IN
$9,200

India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
IN
30.3

India generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Delhi
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Lome Delhi
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.
India passport

India passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
India 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 India?

Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in India compared to Togo?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 0.8 in Togo. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG IN
Population 8,492,333 1,389,637,446
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages French English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112