Moving to Togo from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Senegal to Togo.

Living there in 2020
1,016 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Senegal 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

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
TG
22.7

Senegal 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

SN
$206
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
TG
0.8

Senegal 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

SN
65.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
TG
0.3t

Senegal 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

SN
1.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
TG
3.4%

Senegal 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

SN
2.9%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
TG
$2,800

Senegal 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

SN
70.0 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
TG
41.2

Senegal 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.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Lome
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Dakar Lome
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Togo

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

Togo passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Senegal 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?

Senegal performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Senegal?

Senegal 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 1.3 in Senegal. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

Both Senegal and Togo share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

SN TG
Population 17,923,036 8,492,333
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17