Moving to Italy from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Togo to Italy, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
289 ↑ 26% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Italy 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
IT
5.0

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
IT
5.1t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
IT
$52,700

Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Rome
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Lome Rome
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Italy 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 Italy?

With 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Italy 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 Italy.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Togo?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG IT
Population 8,492,333 61,095,551
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112