Moving to Netherlands from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Netherlands, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amsterdam averages 56°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 Netherlands.

Moved in 2023
15 ↓ 12% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Netherlands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Netherlands compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
NL
3.4

Netherlands 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
NL
$8,195
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
NL
39.1

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands 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
NL
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
NL
6.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Netherlands 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
NL
44.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
NL
16.1%

Netherlands 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%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
NL
$69,300

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Netherlands 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
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
NL
3.4

Netherlands 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

Amsterdam Rain: 30.7 in/yr (780 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Amsterdam
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Lome Amsterdam
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Netherlands

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

Netherlands passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Netherlands: 44.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Netherlands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Netherlands safe for expats?

Netherlands performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG NL
Population 8,492,333 17,400,824
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Dutch
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112