Moving to Togo from United States

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United States to Togo? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from United States to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United States to Togo.

Living there in 2020
182

people born in United States live in Togo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Togo?

Top countries of origin for Togo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Togo compared to United States.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

US
14.2
TG
22.7

United States performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

US
$13,473
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

US
36.1
TG
0.8

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

US
14.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

US
13.6t
TG
0.3t

United States generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

US
37.8
TG
1.1
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

US
28.2%
TG
3.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

US
3.6%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
TG
$2,800

United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

US
80.6 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
TG
41.2

United States 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.

WashingtonRain: 41.5 in/yr (1055 mm)
66°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsWashingtonLome
Jan–Mar48°/28°F (9°/-2°C)90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun75°/51°F (24°/11°C)88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep85°/62°F (29°/17°C)83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec57°/35°F (14°/2°C)88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
View all months
MonthWashingtonLome
Jan42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C)89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C)90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C)90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C)90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C)85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C)83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C)82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C)84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C)87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C)89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C)89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Togo passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Togo: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Togo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Togo safe for expats?

United States performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to United States?

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 36.1 in United States. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to United States?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In United States, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

US TG
Population337,341,9548,492,333
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
LanguagesEnglishFrench
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+228
Time zones111
Emergency number911