Moving to Togo from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan 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

JO
13.6
TG
22.7

Jordan 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

JO
$798
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
TG
0.8

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
TG
0.3t

Jordan 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

JO
7.1
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
TG
3.4%

Jordan 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

JO
17.9%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
TG
$2,800

Jordan 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

JO
76.0 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
TG
41.2

Jordan 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.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Lome
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Amman Lome
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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 Jordan and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO TG
Population 10,998,531 8,492,333
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911