Moving to Mexico from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Mexico, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Togo to Mexico, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
3 ↓ 25% vs 2022

people moved from Togo to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Togo to Mexico.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
MX
12.0

Mexico 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
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
MX
3.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
MX
45.0%

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
MX
$22,400

Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
MX
11.9

Mexico 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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Mexico City
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Lome Mexico City
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Mexico

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Mexico.
Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mexico has 20.5 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 Mexico safe for expats?

Mexico performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Togo?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

TG MX
Population 8,492,333 129,150,971
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911