Moving to New York from Togo
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to New York — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Togo to New York, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — New York City averages 62°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Togo to New York, and how the trend has changed.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
How Togo and New York stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Togo performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs significantly better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New York generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York performs significantly better than Togo across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in New York vs Togo
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lome | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) |
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| Month | Lome | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) |
| Apr | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jun | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) |
| Sep | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) |
| Nov | 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Togo to New York?
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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Togo
Visa Online (e-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 New York?
Working remotely from New York's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Togo and New York.
How is healthcare in New York compared to Togo?
Togo performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New York compared to Togo?
The average high temperature in New York City is 62°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. New York City receives around 49.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in New York?
The official language in New York is English. In Togo, the official language is French.
