Cost of living in Togo compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 34 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (R$ 4.98) | R$ 5.85 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (R$ 4.41) | R$ 8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 26 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 5.68 | + 347% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (R$ 5.43) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 44 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (R$ 5.73) | R$ 9 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (R$ 2.42) | R$ 4.89 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (R$ 2,408) | R$ 3,725 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (R$ 1,594) | R$ 2,493 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (R$ 280) | R$ 595 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (R$ 903) | R$ 2,643 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (R$ 735) | R$ 1,696 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (R$ 121) | R$ 510 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 89 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (R$ 564) | R$ 2,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (R$ 882) | R$ 630 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 250 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 644) | R$ 247 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (R$ 193) | R$ 304 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,563 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (R$ 3.42) | R$ 5.53 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (R$ 161) | R$ 230 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 44 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (R$ 209) | R$ 263 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.28 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 55 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (R$ 121) | R$ 113 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 66 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (R$ 193) | R$ 199 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (R$ 4.94) | R$ 11 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (R$ 725) | R$ 4,141 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (R$ 219) | R$ 125 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,929 prices entered by 1,648 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is 16% cheaper than in Brazil
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