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Cost of living in Togo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Taka 353) | Taka 303 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Taka 417) | Taka 420 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Taka 194) | Taka 237 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 76 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Taka 132) | Taka 106 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Taka 79) | Taka 59 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Taka 142) | Taka 355 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Taka 312) | Taka 154 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Taka 457) | Taka 25 | + 1703% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Taka 98) | Taka 393 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Taka 1,272) | Taka 1,924 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 712 Franc (Taka 103) | Taka 102 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Taka 43) | Taka 50 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 299,133 Franc (Taka 43,291) | Taka 39,704 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 198,052 Franc (Taka 28,663) | Taka 34,418 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Taka 5,036) | Taka 3,564 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,150 Franc (Taka 16,231) | Taka 40,144 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 91,352 Franc (Taka 13,221) | Taka 22,336 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,171) | Taka 3,597 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Taka 764) | Taka 1,468 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Franc (Taka 10,131) | Taka 40,792 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Taka 15,864) | Taka 12,653 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Taka 559) | Taka 317 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 289) | Taka 563 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 320% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 320% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Taka 9,549) | Taka 2,187 | + 337% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 11,578) | Taka 2,145 | + 440% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (Taka 4,197) | Taka 4,980 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Taka 3,476) | Taka 3,868 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,393,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 87 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,894) | Taka 3,138 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 362) | Taka 272 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 868) | Taka 579 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Taka 3,761) | Taka 1,088 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 362) | Taka 319 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 385 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 92 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Taka 130) | Taka 117 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 289) | Taka 270 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Taka 2,170) | Taka 1,216 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 434) | Taka 736 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Taka 3,473) | Taka 2,227 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 362) | Taka 1,143 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Taka 152) | Taka 322 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Taka 89) | Taka 420 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 200,000 Franc (Taka 28,944) | Taka 35,756 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Taka 11) | Taka 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Taka 3,936) | Taka 1,592 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 145) | Taka 224 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,807 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Togo is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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