Cost of living in Togo compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (R$ 5.81) | R$ 5.57 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (R$ 5.15) | R$ 8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 26 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 48 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (R$ 2.82) | R$ 4.48 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (R$ 2,809) | R$ 4,189 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (R$ 1,860) | R$ 2,787 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (R$ 327) | R$ 740 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (R$ 1,053) | R$ 3,043 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (R$ 858) | R$ 2,044 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (R$ 141) | R$ 513 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 89 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (R$ 657) | R$ 1,805 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (R$ 1,029) | R$ 633 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 284 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 751) | R$ 283 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 416 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (R$ 226) | R$ 313 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 118,143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (R$ 3.99) | R$ 6 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (R$ 188) | R$ 242 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 48 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (R$ 244) | R$ 276 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 58 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (R$ 141) | R$ 115 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 60 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (R$ 225) | R$ 239 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 32 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (R$ 5.76) | R$ 12 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (R$ 845) | R$ 3,574 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.31 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (R$ 255) | R$ 141 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,823 prices entered by 1,508 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Togo is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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