Cost of living in Lomé (Togo) is 26% cheaper than in Omaha, Nebraska (United States)
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Lomé (Togo) is 44% cheaper than in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) | ||||
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Lomé | Omaha, Nebraska | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,197 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,519 Franc ($4.04) | $7 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,258 Franc ($3.62) | $4.04 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,063 Franc ($1.70) | $0.80 | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,145 Franc ($1.84) | $2.19 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 532 Franc ($0.85) | $4.03 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,607 Franc ($4.18) | $5.61 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,404 Franc ($2.25) | $3.17 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Franc ($3.19) | $1.51 | + 112% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 652 Franc ($1.05) | $3.30 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,880 Franc ($4.62) | $13 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 856 Franc ($1.37) | $1.91 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 283 Franc ($0.45) | $1.63 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Lomé (Togo) is 46% cheaper than in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) | ||||
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Lomé | Omaha, Nebraska | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,172 Franc ($485) | $1,215 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 126,423 Franc ($203) | $975 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,305 Franc ($76) | $220 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 226,173 Franc ($363) | $849 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 104,157 Franc ($167) | $644 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 19,651 Franc ($32) | $112 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,441 Franc ($44) | $48 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 400,000 Franc ($641) | $233 | + 175% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,250 Franc ($188) | $97 | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,050 Franc ($3.29) | $11 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Lomé (Togo) is 47% cheaper than in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,905 Franc ($80) | $53 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,758 Franc ($19) | $68 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,285 Franc ($61) | $94 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,403 Franc ($52) | $121 | - 57% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Lomé (Togo) is 34% more expensive than in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) | ||||
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Lomé | Omaha, Nebraska | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,339,700 Franc ($50,260) | $22,171 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 578 Franc ($0.93) | $0.77 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35,359 Franc ($57) | $55 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,884 Franc ($11) | $13 | - 12% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Lomé (Togo) is 47% cheaper than in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) | ||||
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Lomé | Omaha, Nebraska | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc ($4.01) | $7 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,481 Franc ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,403 Franc ($20) | $96 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,261 Franc ($3.63) | $3.58 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,400 Franc ($3.85) | $5.09 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 930 Franc ($1.49) | $3.48 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,156 Franc ($1.85) | $2.15 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,260 Franc ($3.62) | $22 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Lomé (Togo) is 37% cheaper than in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) | ||||
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Lomé | Omaha, Nebraska | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,227 Franc ($21) | $39 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,944 Franc ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $155 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,596 Franc ($38) | $62 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,396 Franc ($10) | $9 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,088 Franc ($1.74) | $5.49 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 609 Franc ($0.98) | $4.45 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 134,000 Franc ($215) | $499 | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 65 Franc ($0.10) | $0.11 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,195 Franc ($48) | $41 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 950 Franc ($1.52) | $7 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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