Moving to Togo from Philippines

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Philippines 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 Philippines.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
TG
22.7

Philippines 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

PH
$560
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
TG
0.8

Philippines 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

PH
92.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
TG
0.3t

Togo performs significantly better than Philippines across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PH
7.6
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
TG
3.4%

Philippines 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

PH
2.2%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
TG
$2,800

Philippines 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

PH
70.1 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
TG
41.2

Philippines 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.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Lome
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Manila Lome
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.

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?

Philippines performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Philippines?

Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH TG
Population 114,597,229 8,492,333
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Filipino French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911