Moving to Togo from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Togo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
TG
22.7

Bahamas 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

BS
$2,316
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
TG
0.8

Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
TG
0.3t

Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
TG
1.1

Bahamas performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
TG
$2,800

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
TG
41.2

Bahamas 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.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Lome
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Nassau Lome
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Togo has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Bahamas performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

BS TG
Population 355,608 8,492,333
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +228
Time zones 1 1