Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
5.0

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
TT
41.9

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
TT
19.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
TT
20.3%

Trinidad and Tobago 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%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
TT
$28,500

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago 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

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Lome Port Of Spain
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

With 25.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Togo?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Togo?

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG TT
Population 8,492,333 1,405,646
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990