Moving to Kyrgyzstan from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Kyrgyzstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kyrgyz and Russian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kyrgyzstan compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
KG
13.3

Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
$349
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
KG
21.5

Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
88.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
KG
1.5t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
KG
50.0%

Kyrgyzstan 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%
KG
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
KG
$6,400

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
KG
25.7

Kyrgyzstan 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

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Bishkek
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 105°/40°F (40°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C)
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Month Lome Bishkek
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

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

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kyrgyzstan: 5.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kyrgyzstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kyrgyzstan safe for expats?

Kyrgyzstan performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kyrgyzstan compared to Togo?

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Kyrgyzstan, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Kyrgyzstan scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Bishkek is 90°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Bishkek receives around 17.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Kyrgyzstan?

The official languages in Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG KG
Population 8,492,333 6,071,750
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Kyrgystani Som (KGS)
Languages French Kyrgyz, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +996
Time zones 1 1