Top expat cities

Togo

Kara

#3 Top 5 cities

Kara is a northern regional center that works better for specific work or development assignments than broad expat demand.

Country overview

Population

104 207

Year-round temperatures

Day: 30°C až 36°C

Night: 21°C až 25°C

Climate

Warm to hot inland climate with a more pronounced dry season than the coast.

Distance to the sea

410 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 9/10
Food cost 9/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Safety

5/10

Crime, unrest and deteriorating security toward northern Togo require caution; emergency and medical support is limited.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Extreme heat, drought, wildfires and seasonal flooding are the main natural hazards in this inland northern setting.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 3/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Smaller expat scene