Living in Lomé
Togo · tropical
Lomé is a mid-sized city of roughly 840,000 people right by the sea in Togo. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $800. Healthcare is limited, so serious care may mean travelling, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for swimming, live music, food and eating out.
By 2030 something concrete is due to change here: Abidjan to Lagos coastal motorway, Togolese section.
Lomé at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Lomé
- Making a budget stretch further
- A genuinely good food scene
- Anyone into swimming
- Anyone into live music
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by law
The penalty on paper is extraordinary. The distance between that text and the nearest clinic is just as extraordinary.
If you skip them: The public health code treats it as abandonment of a child: one to three years in prison.
Exemptions: The law names none.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +25% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to Lomé
- • Healthcare is basic; complex care may mean travelling.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Lomé
- •Yellow fever risk, vaccination is required or recommended.
- •Malaria is present, mostly in rural areas and the wet season.
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Serious medical care may mean travelling to a bigger city.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Lomé?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Lomé, Togo?
A typical month in Lomé costs around $800, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Lomé, Togo safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Lomé at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable.
What is the internet like in Lomé?
Internet in Lomé is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Lomé?
Lomé has a tropical climate. It is on the coast.
Is healthcare good in Lomé?
Healthcare in Lomé is rated 2 out of 5 overall, which is limited. Public healthcare is 2/5 and private healthcare 1/5.
How easy is it to move to Togo?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Togo at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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