Moving to Togo from Mexico

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MX
12.0
TG
22.7

Mexico 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

MX
$1,368
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
TG
0.8

Mexico 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

MX
30.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
TG
0.3t

Mexico 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

MX
20.5
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
TG
3.4%

Mexico 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

MX
2.8%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
TG
$2,800

Mexico 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

MX
72.3 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
TG
41.2

Mexico 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.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Lome
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Mexico City Lome
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Mexico

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

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?

Mexico performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Mexico?

Mexico 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 25.6 in Mexico. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

MX TG
Population 129,150,971 8,492,333
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +52 +228
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911