Cost of living in Togo compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (R$ 4.47) | R$ 3.33 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (R$ 3.96) | R$ 5.59 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.98 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 4.05 | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (R$ 4.87) | R$ 4.54 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 40 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (R$ 5.14) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (R$ 2.17) | R$ 3.34 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (R$ 2,161) | R$ 3,237 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (R$ 1,431) | R$ 1,937 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (R$ 251) | R$ 571 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (R$ 810) | R$ 2,037 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (R$ 660) | R$ 1,331 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (R$ 108) | R$ 347 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 78 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (R$ 506) | R$ 1,529 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (R$ 792) | R$ 428 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 178% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 178% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (R$ 477) | R$ 199 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 578) | R$ 168 | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (R$ 210) | R$ 308 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (R$ 174) | R$ 242 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,832 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (R$ 3.42) | R$ 4.36 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 211 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 43 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (R$ 188) | R$ 241 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (R$ 5.78) | R$ 5.31 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.69 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 37 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (R$ 108) | R$ 101 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 51 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (R$ 173) | R$ 177 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (R$ 4.44) | R$ 12 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,445) | R$ 2,791 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (R$ 0.56) | R$ 1.17 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (R$ 197) | R$ 114 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,333 prices entered by 1,222 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Togo is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
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