Moving to Togo from Panama

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Panama.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PA
7.3
TG
22.7

Panama 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

PA
$3,318
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PA
17.3
TG
0.8

Panama 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

PA
17.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PA
2.7t
TG
0.3t

Panama 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

PA
15.5
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PA
0.9%
TG
3.4%

Panama performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PA
6.7%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$35,800
TG
$2,800

Panama 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

PA
77.6 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PA
16.4
TG
41.2

Panama 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.

Panama City Rain: 75.1 in/yr (1907 mm)
93° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Panama City Lome
Jan–Mar 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Panama City Lome
Jan 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.

Panama passport

Panama passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Panama

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

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?

Panama performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Panama?

Panama 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 17.3 in Panama. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

PA TG
Population 4,337,768 8,492,333
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +507 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911