Moving to Kazakhstan from Togo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Togo to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Togo to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
KZ
40.3

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
KZ
12.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan 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
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan 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%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan 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

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Astana
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Lome Astana
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kazakhstan has 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG KZ
Population 8,492,333 19,398,331
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages French Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112