Moving to Puerto Rico from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Puerto Rico, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Puerto Rico 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
PR
12.5

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

TG
13.4%
PR
42.4%
Suicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support

TG
9.3
PR
5.4

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
PR
4.8t

Togo performs better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.4
PR
28.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
PR
19.5%

Puerto Rico generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$1,384
PR
$40,620

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TG
62.9 yrs
PR
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
34.8
PR
6.0

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

With 28.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico.

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Puerto Rico compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG PR
Population 8,591,626 3,184,835
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +1
Time zones 1 1