Moving to Togo from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Turkey.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
TG
22.7

Turkey performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TR
$1,769
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
TG
0.8

Turkey 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

TR
39.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
TG
0.3t

Turkey generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
22.3
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
TG
3.4%

Turkey 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

TR
9.4%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
TG
$2,800

Turkey 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

TR
76.2 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
TG
41.2

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Lome
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Ankara Lome
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkey passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Turkey.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Togo?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

Turkey performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Turkey?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR TG
Population 83,047,706 8,492,333
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Turkish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112