Moving to Togo from New Zealand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Zealand to Togo — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Zealand to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How New Zealand and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Wellington | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Lome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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 New Zealand and Togo.
Is Togo safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Togo compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand 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 35.7 in New Zealand. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Togo compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Togo?
The official language in Togo is French. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
