- Cost of Living
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- Lomé
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Cost of living in Lomé, Togo compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Lomé (Togo) is 41% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (₨248) | ₨349 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (₨310) | ₨315 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,970 Franc (₨244) | ₨94 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,055 Franc (₨131) | ₨41 | + 216% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,313 Franc (₨163) | ₨52 | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 657 Franc (₨81) | ₨41 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,283 Franc (₨407) | ₨228 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,407 Franc (₨174) | ₨87 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,970 Franc (₨244) | ₨35 | + 600% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 628 Franc (₨78) | ₨119 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,470 Franc (₨306) | ₨809 | - 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 800 Franc (₨99) | ₨65 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 239 Franc (₨30) | ₨25 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Lomé (Togo) is 24% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 281,303 Franc (₨34,886) | ₨33,553 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 Franc (₨12,402) | ₨7,500 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc (₨1,860) | ₨4,669 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 50,000 Franc (₨6,201) | ₨21,203 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 98,333 Franc (₨12,195) | ₨25,000 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,500 Franc (₨930) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Franc (₨4,341) | ₨1,269 | + 242% | |
40” flat screen TV | 400,000 Franc (₨49,607) | ₨41,000 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 141,667 Franc (₨17,569) | ₨8,000 | + 120% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (₨155) | ₨200 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨500 | - | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Lomé (Togo) is 27% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,201) | ₨2,480 | + 150% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 Franc (₨868) | ₨2,891 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,500 Franc (₨6,511) | ₨5,358 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,500 Franc (₨4,031) | ₨4,949 | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 211% | |||
Transportation in Lomé (Togo) is 211% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000,000 Franc (₨4,340,577) | ₨605,082 | + 617% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (₨74) | ₨91 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (₨6,201) | ₨1,790 | + 246% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9,945 Franc (₨1,233) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Lomé (Togo) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨310) | ₨545 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,500 Franc (₨682) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,500 Franc (₨1,550) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000 Franc (₨248) | ₨248 | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,267 Franc (₨281) | ₨206 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,400 Franc (₨298) | ₨200 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 967 Franc (₨120) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,150 Franc (₨143) | ₨73 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,250 Franc (₨279) | ₨154 | + 81% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Lomé (Togo) is 2% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,833 Franc (₨1,344) | ₨1,355 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Franc (₨744) | ₨471 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,000 Franc (₨992) | ₨2,179 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,250 Franc (₨775) | ₨328 | + 136% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Franc (₨74) | ₨205 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨74) | ₨153 | - 51% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 200,000 Franc (₨24,803) | ₨35,850 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨3,720) | ₨1,719 | + 116% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 894 Franc (₨111) | ₨252 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lomé (Togo) is 65% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨163,365
(1,317,282 Franc)
in Lomé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨99,000
in Amritsar.
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