Moving to Togo from Wisconsin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Wisconsin to Togo, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lome averages 87°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Wisconsin to Togo, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Wisconsin and Togo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WI
37.8%
TG
8.4%

Togo performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WI
89.5%
TG
35.0%

Wisconsin performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WI
3.0%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WI
$59,333
TG
$2,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WI
77.7 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs

Wisconsin performs better than Togo across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madison Rain: 34.5 in/yr (876 mm)
56° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madison Lome
Jan–Mar 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Madison Lome
Jan 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°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?

Working remotely from Togo's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Wisconsin and Togo.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Wisconsin?

Togo performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

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

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At a Glance

TG
Population 5,686,986 8,492,333
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +228
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911