Cost of living in Togo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Taka 435) | Taka 354 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Taka 514) | Taka 372 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Taka 239) | Taka 189 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Taka 110) | Taka 91 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Taka 163) | Taka 156 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Taka 98) | Taka 83 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Taka 175) | Taka 697 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Taka 384) | Taka 209 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Taka 563) | Taka 37 | + 1424% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Taka 120) | Taka 488 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (Taka 515) | Taka 1,255 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 130 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Taka 53) | Taka 57 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Taka 53,337) | Taka 48,251 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Taka 35,314) | Taka 35,702 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Taka 6,204) | Taka 3,885 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Taka 19,997) | Taka 61,660 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Taka 16,289) | Taka 33,185 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,675) | Taka 3,381 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Taka 942) | Taka 945 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Taka 12,481) | Taka 42,323 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Taka 19,545) | Taka 19,150 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Taka 688) | Taka 561 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 357) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,028 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 14,264) | Taka 3,683 | + 287% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 7,920 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Taka 4,282) | Taka 4,630 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Taka 76) | Taka 128 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Taka 3,566) | Taka 3,514 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 446) | Taka 228 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 1,070) | Taka 647 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Taka 4,633) | Taka 1,685 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 409 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 446) | Taka 325 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 468 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 94 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Taka 160) | Taka 172 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 357) | Taka 640 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Taka 2,674) | Taka 1,598 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 535) | Taka 896 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Taka 4,279) | Taka 3,233 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 446) | Taka 999 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Taka 187) | Taka 266 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Taka 109) | Taka 486 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Taka 16,048) | Taka 35,756 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Taka 14) | Taka 10 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Taka 4,849) | Taka 1,738 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 178) | Taka 312 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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