Moving to Togo from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Togo. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mauritius 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

MU
9.7
TG
22.7

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
TG
0.8

Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
TG
0.3t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
TG
3.4%

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
TG
$2,800

Mauritius 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

MU
74.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
TG
41.2

Mauritius 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.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Lome
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Port Louis Lome
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Togo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.

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 Mauritius and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius 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 12.0 in Mauritius. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU TG
Population 1,308,222 8,492,333
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112