Cost of living in Togo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Taka 379) | Taka 230 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Taka 448) | Taka 376 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Taka 208) | Taka 184 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Taka 96) | Taka 79 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Taka 142) | Taka 105 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Taka 85) | Taka 54 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Taka 153) | Taka 526 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Taka 335) | Taka 159 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Taka 490) | Taka 28 | + 1642% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Taka 105) | Taka 442 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Taka 1,365) | Taka 1,461 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Taka 111) | Taka 102 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Taka 47) | Taka 45 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Taka 46,460) | Taka 64,159 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Taka 30,761) | Taka 34,477 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Taka 5,404) | Taka 4,050 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Taka 17,419) | Taka 39,073 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Taka 14,188) | Taka 22,885 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,330) | Taka 4,140 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Taka 820) | Taka 1,099 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Taka 10,872) | Taka 37,254 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Taka 17,025) | Taka 15,000 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Taka 599) | Taka 411 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 311) | Taka 621 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 308% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 308% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Taka 10,248) | Taka 1,987 | + 416% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 12,425) | Taka 2,314 | + 437% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,295 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Taka 3,730) | Taka 4,454 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Taka 66) | Taka 94 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Taka 3,106) | Taka 1,477 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 388) | Taka 129 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 932) | Taka 491 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Taka 4,036) | Taka 1,039 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 388) | Taka 230 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Taka 124) | Taka 82 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Taka 140) | Taka 100 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 311) | Taka 240 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Taka 2,329) | Taka 1,281 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 466) | Taka 958 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Taka 3,727) | Taka 2,103 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Taka 388) | Taka 1,179 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Taka 163) | Taka 284 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Taka 95) | Taka 638 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Taka 13,978) | Taka 35,756 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Taka 4,224) | Taka 1,420 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 155) | Taka 258 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 884 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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