Moving to Dominica from Togo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to Dominica — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Togo to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Dominica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
DM
11.0

Dominica 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
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
DM
11.2

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
DM
1.3t

Togo performs better than Dominica 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
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
DM
10.0%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
DM
$15,900

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
DM
11.3

Dominica 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Roseau
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Lome Roseau
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica 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 Dominica?

With 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Togo and Dominica.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Dominica performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Togo?

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG DM
Population 8,492,333 74,629
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +1767
Time zones 1 1