Moving to Slovakia from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Slovakia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bratislava averages 61°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 Slovakia.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Togo live in Slovakia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Slovakia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
SK
6.4

Slovakia 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
SK
$3,230
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
SK
36.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia 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
SK
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
SK
5.5t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Slovakia 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
SK
33.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
SK
2.4%

Slovakia performs significantly better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
SK
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
SK
$39,300

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovakia 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
SK
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
SK
4.8

Slovakia 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

Bratislava Rain: 22.6 in/yr (574 mm)
61° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Bratislava
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 78°/58°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Lome Bratislava
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Slovakia

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

Slovakia passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovakia 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 Slovakia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovakia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovakia safe for expats?

Slovakia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Slovakia?

The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG SK
Population 8,492,333 5,431,252
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +421
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112