Moving to Singapore from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Singapore, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
SG
1.9

Singapore 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
SG
$6,551
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
SG
26.0

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
SG
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
SG
9.8t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Singapore 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
SG
37.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
SG
83.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
SG
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
SG
$127,500

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Singapore 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
SG
86.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
SG
1.6

Singapore 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

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Singapore
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
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Month Lome Singapore
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Singapore without a visa.
Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Singapore 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 Singapore?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Singapore has 37.7 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 Singapore safe for expats?

Singapore performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Togo?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG SG
Population 8,492,333 5,921,231
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages French Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +65
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999