Togo

Kpalime

#2 Top 5 cities

Kpalime offers a milder feel, greener surroundings, and a slower pace, but with a much smaller expat setup.

Country overview

Population

75Β 084

Year-round temperatures

Day: 27°C aΕΎ 32°C

Night: 21°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Warm tropical climate with somewhat more comfortable nights than the coast.

Distance to the sea

120 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 9/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

6/10

Crime is lower-key than in the capital, but weak emergency response, road hazards and occasional unrest still require caution.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Heavy rain, flash flooding, landslides, extreme heat and drought can affect roads, utilities and the surrounding agricultural region.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Creatives
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Affordable housing

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene