Cost of living in Togo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Taka 489) | Taka 270 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Taka 577) | Taka 530 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Taka 268) | Taka 212 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Taka 124) | Taka 92 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Taka 183) | Taka 144 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Taka 110) | Taka 87 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Taka 197) | Taka 475 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Taka 431) | Taka 301 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Taka 632) | Taka 57 | + 1017% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Taka 135) | Taka 427 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (Taka 578) | Taka 1,461 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 137 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Taka 60) | Taka 73 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Taka 59,864) | Taka 39,784 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Taka 39,635) | Taka 22,029 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Taka 6,963) | Taka 3,945 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Taka 22,444) | Taka 75,922 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Taka 18,282) | Taka 37,731 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 3,002) | Taka 10,000 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Taka 1,057) | Taka 1,355 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Taka 14,009) | Taka 44,973 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Taka 21,937) | Taka 9,570 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Taka 772) | Taka 533 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 400) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,114 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 16,010) | Taka 2,450 | + 554% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,870 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Taka 4,806) | Taka 4,397 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Taka 85) | Taka 119 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Taka 4,002) | Taka 2,408 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 500) | Taka 836 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 1,201) | Taka 682 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Taka 5,200) | Taka 1,500 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 500) | Taka 411 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 625 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Taka 160) | Taka 102 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Taka 180) | Taka 129 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 400) | Taka 380 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Taka 3,001) | Taka 1,745 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 600) | Taka 1,011 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Taka 4,802) | Taka 3,597 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 500) | Taka 1,519 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Taka 210) | Taka 253 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Taka 123) | Taka 519 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Taka 18,011) | Taka 35,756 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Taka 15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Taka 5,443) | Taka 2,561 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 200) | Taka 327 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Togo is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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