Moving to Spain from Togo
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to Spain — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Togo to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°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 Spain, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Togo and Spain stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Spain performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Togo generally does better on environment, though Spain leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Spain 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lome | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lome | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Togo passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Required
Spain passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Spain?
With 36.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Spain 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 Spain.
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Togo?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Togo?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Togo, the official language is French.
