Moving to Ghana from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Togo to Ghana.

Living there in 2020
103,799 ↑ 15% vs 2015

people born in Togo live in Ghana · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ghana?

Top countries of origin for Ghana's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
GH
25.9

Togo performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
GH
1.4

Ghana 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
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
GH
0.7t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Ghana 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
GH
0.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
GH
6.3%

Togo generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
GH
$6,700

Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
GH
32.6

Togo generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in infant mortality.

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

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Accra
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Lome Accra
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Ghana

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

Ghana passport holder visiting Togo

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ghana?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Togo performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Togo?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

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

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At a Glance

TG GH
Population 8,492,333 33,107,275
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112