Moving to Togo from Benin
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Benin to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Benin to Togo.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Benin to Togo, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Benin and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Togo performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Benin generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Benin performs better than Togo across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Togo performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Porto-novo | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Porto-novo | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) |
| Feb | — | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | — | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) |
| Apr | — | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) |
| May | — | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Jun | — | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Jul | — | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | — | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | — | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| Oct | — | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | — | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) |
| Dec | — | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN),
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.
Benin passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Free
Togo passport holder visiting Benin
Visa FreeData: 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 1.4 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 Benin and Togo.
Is Togo safe for expats?
Togo performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Togo compared to Benin?
Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 2.2 in Benin. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).
What's the weather like in Togo compared to Benin?
The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.
What language do they speak in Togo?
Both Benin and Togo share the same official language: French.
