Moving to Uruguay from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Uruguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
UY
13.0

Uruguay 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
UY
$3,135
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
UY
46.3

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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
UY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
UY
2.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Uruguay 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
UY
33.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
UY
9.8%

Uruguay 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%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
UY
$30,700

Uruguay 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
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
UY
8.3

Uruguay 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

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Montevideo
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 65°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 61°/46°F (16°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Lome Montevideo
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

Uruguay passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uruguay safe for expats?

Uruguay performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG UY
Population 8,492,333 3,407,213
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911