- Cost of Living
- Togo
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Togo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 1% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Taka 350) | Taka 335 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Taka 413) | Taka 428 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Taka 192) | Taka 173 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 74 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Taka 131) | Taka 98 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Taka 79) | Taka 58 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 373 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Taka 309) | Taka 148 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Taka 452) | Taka 24 | + 1761% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Taka 97) | Taka 338 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Taka 1,259) | Taka 2,417 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 712 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 101 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Taka 43) | Taka 46 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 299,133 Franc (Taka 42,847) | Taka 42,612 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 198,052 Franc (Taka 28,368) | Taka 35,009 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Taka 4,984) | Taka 4,026 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,150 Franc (Taka 16,064) | Taka 44,270 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 91,352 Franc (Taka 13,085) | Taka 26,672 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,149) | Taka 3,605 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Taka 756) | Taka 2,007 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Franc (Taka 10,027) | Taka 43,423 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Taka 15,701) | Taka 14,696 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Taka 553) | Taka 299 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 286) | Taka 545 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 258% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 258% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Taka 9,452) | Taka 2,215 | + 327% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 11,459) | Taka 2,647 | + 333% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (Taka 4,154) | Taka 4,735 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Taka 3,440) | Taka 4,152 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,003,560 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Taka 68) | Taka 93 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,865) | Taka 2,382 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 358) | Taka 419 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 859) | Taka 522 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Taka 3,722) | Taka 1,181 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 358) | Taka 293 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Taka 115) | Taka 91 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 107 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 286) | Taka 317 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Taka 2,148) | Taka 951 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 430) | Taka 793 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Taka 3,437) | Taka 2,831 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 358) | Taka 1,364 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Taka 150) | Taka 338 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 501 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 200,000 Franc (Taka 28,648) | Taka 35,756 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Taka 11) | Taka 22 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Taka 3,896) | Taka 2,792 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 232 | - 38% | |
| 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 2,468 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.14324
BDT
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XOF
Cost of living in Togo is about the same as in Bangladesh
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