Moving to Panama from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
PA
7.3

Panama 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
PA
$3,318
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
PA
17.3

Panama 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
PA
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
PA
2.7t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Panama 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
PA
15.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
PA
0.9%

Panama 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%
PA
6.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
PA
$35,800

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Panama 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
PA
77.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
PA
16.4

Panama generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in education spending.

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

Panama City Rain: 75.1 in/yr (1907 mm)
93° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Panama City
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 94°/65°F (34°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 94°/69°F (35°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 92°/70°F (34°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 91°/68°F (33°/20°C)
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Month Lome Panama City
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Panama

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

Panama passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Panama 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 Panama?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Panama has 15.5 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 Panama safe for expats?

Panama performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Panama compared to Togo?

Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Panama, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Panama scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Panama City is 93°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Panama City receives around 75.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Panama?

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

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At a Glance

TG PA
Population 8,492,333 4,337,768
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +507
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911