Moving to Nicaragua from Togo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to Nicaragua — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Nicaragua stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
NI
13.6

Nicaragua 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
NI
$689
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
NI
6.6

Nicaragua 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
NI
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
NI
0.8t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Nicaragua 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
NI
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
NI
2.2%

Nicaragua performs significantly better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
NI
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
NI
$7,300

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Nicaragua 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
NI
74.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
NI
19.1

Nicaragua 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

Managua Rain: 78.3 in/yr (1989 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Managua
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Lome Managua
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Nicaragua

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Togo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua passport

Nicaragua passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua?

With 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nicaragua can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Togo and Nicaragua.

Is Nicaragua safe for expats?

Nicaragua performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nicaragua compared to Togo?

Nicaragua generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Nicaragua, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Nicaragua scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Managua is None°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Managua receives around 78.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Nicaragua?

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

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At a Glance

TG NI
Population 8,492,333 6,301,880
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +505
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 118