Moving to Belize from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Belize, and you’d need to navigate life in Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
BZ
17.5

Belize performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
BZ
10.8

Belize 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

TG
91.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
BZ
0.9t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Belize leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
BZ
1.3%

Belize performs significantly 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

TG
2.0%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
BZ
$12,800

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
BZ
11.2

Belize performs significantly better than Togo across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Belmopan
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Lome Belmopan
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo and Belize. To live, work, or study long-term in Belize, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belize's immigration authority.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Togo

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belize?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belize: 9.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belize offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belize safe for expats?

Belize performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Togo?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG BZ
Population 8,492,333 412,387
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages French Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +501
Time zones 1 1