Moving to Togo from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Cabo Verde to Togo, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
39 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Cabo Verde live in Togo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Togo?

Top countries of origin for Togo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
TG
22.7

Cabo Verde 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

CV
$616
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
TG
0.8

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
TG
0.3t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
TG
3.4%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
TG
$2,800

Cabo Verde 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

CV
73.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
TG
41.2

Cabo Verde 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.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Lome
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Praia Lome
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°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 Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Togo without a visa.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.

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?

Cabo Verde performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Cabo Verde?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV TG
Population 596,707 8,492,333
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Portuguese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +228
Time zones 1 1