Moving to Cameroon from Togo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Togo to Cameroon? 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 Cameroon compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
CM
10.6

Cameroon 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
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
CM
1.3

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
CM
0.4t

Togo performs better than Cameroon 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

TG
1.1
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
CM
1.6%

Cameroon 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%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
CM
$4,800

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon 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
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
CM
48.7

Togo generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in literacy rate.

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

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Yaounde
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Lome Yaounde
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

Cameroon passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon 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 Cameroon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cameroon: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cameroon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

Cameroon performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

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

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At a Glance

TG CM
Population 8,492,333 29,321,637
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112