Moving to Togo from Peru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Peru to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 72°F in Lima, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
TG
22.7

Peru 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

PE
$956
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
TG
0.8

Peru 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

PE
26.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
TG
0.3t

Peru 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

PE
9.3
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PE
7.2%
TG
3.4%

Peru 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

PE
4.8%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
TG
$2,800

Peru 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

PE
68.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
TG
41.2

Peru generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Lome
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Lima Lome
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Peru

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

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?

Peru performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Peru?

Peru 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 16.2 in Peru. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE TG
Population 32,275,736 8,492,333
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +51 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105