Cost of living in Togo compared to Brazil
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Togo is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 31 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (R$ 4.96) | R$ 4.40 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (R$ 4.40) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 20 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 4.84 | + 424% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (R$ 5.41) | R$ 5.70 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 43 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (R$ 5.71) | R$ 8 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (R$ 2.41) | R$ 3.78 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Togo is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (R$ 2,401) | R$ 2,819 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (R$ 1,590) | R$ 1,997 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (R$ 279) | R$ 590 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (R$ 900) | R$ 2,234 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (R$ 733) | R$ 1,471 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 418 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 84 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (R$ 562) | R$ 1,988 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (R$ 880) | R$ 588 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Togo is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 401) | R$ 241 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 642) | R$ 218 | + 194% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 347 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (R$ 193) | R$ 263 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Togo is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,744 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (R$ 3.41) | R$ 7 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (R$ 161) | R$ 222 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Togo is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 50 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (R$ 209) | R$ 245 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.63 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 47 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Togo is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Togo | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 92 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 54 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (R$ 193) | R$ 190 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 28 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (R$ 4.93) | R$ 10 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (R$ 722) | R$ 3,925 | - 82% | |
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$ 218) | R$ 123 | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Togo is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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