Moving to Togo from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Trinidad and Tobago and Togo 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

TT
5.0
TG
22.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TT
$2,244
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
TG
0.8

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

TT
20.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
TG
0.3t

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TT
25.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
TG
3.4%

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

TT
4.2%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
TG
$2,800

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TT
75.9 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
TG
41.2

Trinidad and Tobago performs 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

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.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Togo?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Togo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Trinidad and Tobago and Togo.

Is Togo safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

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