Moving to Togo from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
TG
22.7

United Kingdom performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
TG
0.8

United Kingdom 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

GB
13.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
TG
0.3t

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
TG
3.4%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
TG
$2,800

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
TG
41.2

United Kingdom performs 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.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Lome
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month London Lome
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 60°F in London. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB TG
Population 67,791,400 8,492,333
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +228
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999