Moving to Michigan from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Michigan, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lansing averages 58°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 Michigan, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
2,010 ↑ 6% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

TG
8.4%
MI
36.0%

Togo performs better than Michigan across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

TG
35.0%
MI
89.4%

Michigan performs significantly better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
MI
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
MI
$55,508

Michigan 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
MI
76.0 yrs

Michigan performs significantly better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Lansing Rain: 32.2 in/yr (817 mm)
58° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Lansing
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 36°/21°F (2°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 79°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 47°/32°F (9°/0°C)
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Month Lome Lansing
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 31°/17°F (-0.8°/-8.3°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 34°/19°F (0.9°/-7.4°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 44°/27°F (6.7°/-2.8°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 69°/48°F (20.5°/8.9°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.2°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 81°/60°F (27.0°/15.5°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 74°/51°F (23.1°/10.8°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.8°/5.1°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 47°/33°F (8.6°/0.5°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 35°/22°F (1.6°/-5.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States 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 Michigan?

Usually fine from major cities in Michigan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Michigan compared to Togo?

Togo performs better than Michigan across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lansing is 58°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Lansing receives around 32.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Michigan?

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

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At a Glance

TG
Population 8,492,333 9,883,640
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911