Moving to Tunisia from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Tunisia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°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 Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
TN
16.3

Tunisia 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
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
TN
12.9

Tunisia 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
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
TN
2.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Tunisia 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
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia 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%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
TN
$12,300

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia 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
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
TN
11.9

Tunisia 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

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Tunis
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Lome Tunis
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia 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 Tunisia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tunisia has 13.7 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 Tunisia safe for expats?

Tunisia performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Togo?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG TN
Population 8,492,333 11,896,972
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197