Moving to Togo from Belize

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belize to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belize to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Belize and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
TG
22.7

Belize 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

BZ
$573
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
TG
0.8

Belize 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

BZ
21.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
TG
0.3t

Belize 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

BZ
9.7
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
TG
3.4%

Belize 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

BZ
8.3%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
TG
$2,800

Belize 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

BZ
75.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
TG
41.2

Belize 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.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Lome
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Belmopan Lome
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Belize.

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?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belize and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Belize performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Belize?

Belize 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 10.8 in Belize. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ TG
Population 412,387 8,492,333
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +228
Time zones 1 1