Cost of living in Togo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Taka 351) | Taka 263 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Taka 415) | Taka 344 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Taka 193) | Taka 162 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 74 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Taka 132) | Taka 112 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Taka 79) | Taka 50 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Taka 142) | Taka 581 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Taka 310) | Taka 172 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Taka 454) | Taka 26 | + 1633% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Taka 97) | Taka 391 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Taka 1,265) | Taka 1,738 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 103 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Taka 43) | Taka 41 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Taka 43,052) | Taka 59,451 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Taka 28,504) | Taka 33,978 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Taka 5,008) | Taka 4,046 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Taka 16,141) | Taka 35,113 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Taka 13,148) | Taka 15,590 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,159) | Taka 3,803 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Taka 760) | Taka 1,167 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Taka 10,075) | Taka 35,909 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Taka 15,776) | Taka 13,069 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Taka 556) | Taka 431 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 288) | Taka 852 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 378% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 378% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Taka 9,497) | Taka 1,746 | + 444% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 11,514) | Taka 1,826 | + 530% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (Taka 4,174) | Taka 5,220 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Taka 3,456) | Taka 4,121 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,554,870 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Taka 68) | Taka 96 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,878) | Taka 2,898 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 360) | Taka 133 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 864) | Taka 498 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Taka 3,740) | Taka 1,000 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 400 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 360) | Taka 164 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 356 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Taka 115) | Taka 84 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Taka 130) | Taka 141 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 288) | Taka 167 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Taka 2,158) | Taka 1,289 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 432) | Taka 888 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Taka 3,454) | Taka 1,790 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 360) | Taka 817 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Taka 151) | Taka 304 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 536 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (Taka 28,785) | Taka 35,756 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Taka 11) | Taka 1.67 | + 566% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Taka 3,914) | Taka 1,882 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 144) | Taka 272 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,356 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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