Moving to El Salvador from Togo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Togo to El Salvador — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
SV
21.5

El Salvador 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
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
SV
15.5

El Salvador 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
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
SV
1.5t

Togo generally does better on environment, though El Salvador 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
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
SV
13.2%

El Salvador 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%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
SV
$11,300

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador 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
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
SV
12.1

El Salvador 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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome San Salvador
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Lome San Salvador
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

Internet is rarely the blocker — El Salvador has 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

El Salvador performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Togo?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 0.8 in Togo. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Togo?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG SV
Population 8,492,333 6,568,745
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911