Moving to Togo from Guatemala

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guatemala to Togo? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guatemala to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 77°F in Guatemala City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Guatemala.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
12.6
TG
22.7

Guatemala 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

GT
$935
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GT
12.8
TG
0.8

Guatemala 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

GT
40.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GT
1.1t
TG
0.3t

Guatemala 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

GT
3.7
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GT
5.7%
TG
3.4%

Guatemala 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

GT
2.7%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GT
$12,700
TG
$2,800

Guatemala 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

GT
72.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
26.2
TG
41.2

Guatemala 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.

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Guatemala City Lome
Jan–Mar 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Guatemala City Lome
Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH), Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

Guatemala performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Guatemala?

Guatemala 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 12.8 in Guatemala. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

GT TG
Population 17,703,190 8,492,333
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +502 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110