Moving to Togo from Pennsylvania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pennsylvania to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 61°F in Harrisburg, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Pennsylvania to Togo, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
182

people born in United States live in Togo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Togo?

Top countries of origin for Togo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Pennsylvania and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

PA
34.4%
TG
8.4%

Togo performs significantly better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

PA
88.8%
TG
35.0%

Pennsylvania performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PA
3.7%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$61,506
TG
$2,800

Pennsylvania generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

PA
76.8 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs

Pennsylvania performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harrisburg Rain: 43.6 in/yr (1108 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harrisburg Lome
Jan–Mar 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/50°F (22°/10°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/61°F (27°/16°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 52°/34°F (11°/1°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Harrisburg Lome
Jan 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Togo's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Pennsylvania and Togo.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Pennsylvania?

Togo performs significantly better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 61°F in Harrisburg. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harrisburg gets 43.6 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Pennsylvania, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TG
Population 12,702,379 8,492,333
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +228
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911