Moving to Dominican Republic from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Dominican Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
DO
27.4

Togo performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
DO
22.3

Dominican Republic 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
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
DO
3.0t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
DO
39.5%

Dominican Republic 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

TG
2.0%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
DO
$23,100

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
DO
21.2

Dominican Republic 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

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Santo Domingo
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 87°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/73°F (31°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 87°/71°F (30°/21°C)
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Month Lome Santo Domingo
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Togo performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Togo?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Togo?

The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG DO
Population 8,492,333 10,694,700
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911