Moving to Ukraine from Togo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to Ukraine — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Togo to Ukraine, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kiev averages 56°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Ukraine stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
UA
10.5

Ukraine 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
UA
$1,382
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
UA
29.9

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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
UA
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
UA
3.1t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Ukraine 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
UA
18.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
UA
12.3%

Ukraine 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%
UA
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
UA
$16,200

Ukraine generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
UA
73.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
UA
7.3

Ukraine 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

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Kiev
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 68°/51°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 43°/33°F (6°/1°C)
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Month Lome Kiev
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

Ukraine passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ukraine 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 Ukraine?

With 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ukraine 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 Ukraine.

Is Ukraine safe for expats?

Ukraine performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Ukraine?

The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG UA
Population 8,492,333 43,528,136
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Languages French Ukrainian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +380
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112