Cost of living in Togo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Taka 339) | Taka 532 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Taka 400) | Taka 488 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Taka 186) | Taka 263 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Taka 127) | Taka 134 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Taka 76) | Taka 96 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Taka 137) | Taka 329 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Taka 299) | Taka 203 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Taka 439) | Taka 27 | + 1498% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Taka 94) | Taka 530 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (Taka 401) | Taka 1,346 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Taka 99) | Taka 112 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Taka 42) | Taka 58 | - 28% | |
| 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 41,564) | Taka 43,087 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Taka 27,519) | Taka 21,416 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Taka 4,835) | Taka 4,489 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Taka 15,583) | Taka 37,342 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Taka 12,693) | Taka 20,129 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,084) | Taka 3,105 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Taka 734) | Taka 947 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Taka 9,726) | Taka 36,542 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Taka 15,231) | Taka 16,205 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Taka 536) | Taka 369 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 278) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 167% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 6,947) | Taka 2,612 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 11,116) | Taka 3,117 | + 257% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 9,947 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Taka 3,337) | Taka 6,827 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Taka 59) | Taka 91 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,779) | Taka 1,696 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 347) | Taka 296 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 834) | Taka 1,395 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Taka 3,611) | Taka 1,191 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 347) | Taka 208 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 690 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Taka 111) | Taka 173 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Taka 125) | Taka 229 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 278) | Taka 304 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Togo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Taka 2,084) | Taka 1,410 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 417) | Taka 885 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Taka 3,334) | Taka 3,617 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 347) | Taka 1,328 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Taka 146) | Taka 393 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Taka 85) | Taka 594 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Taka 12,505) | Taka 35,756 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Taka 11) | Taka 2.19 | + 389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Taka 3,779) | Taka 1,057 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 139) | Taka 264 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 587 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is about the same as in Bangladesh
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