Cost of living in Togo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Togo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (28元) | 46元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (33元) | 40元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (16元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (7元) | 18元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (11元) | 19元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (6元) | 11元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (11元) | 63元 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (25元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (37元) | 6元 | + 477% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (34元) | 118元 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (3.48元) | 16元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 70% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Togo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (3,471元) | 15,059元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (2,298元) | 9,006元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (404元) | 421元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (1,301元) | 7,547元 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (1,060元) | 4,347元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (174元) | 262元 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (61元) | 115元 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (812元) | 1,143元 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (1,272元) | 589元 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (45元) | 39元 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 51元 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Togo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 529元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (928元) | 248元 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 626元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (279元) | 828元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is about the same as in China | ||||
| Togo | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (4.93元) | 9元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (232元) | 204元 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Togo | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 39元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (70元) | 27元 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (302元) | 391元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 33元 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (10元) | 15元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 74元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Togo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (174元) | 265元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 110元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (278元) | 348元 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 79元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (12元) | 29元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (7元) | 18元 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (1,044元) | 3,321元 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (0.89元) | 0.20元 | + 347% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (316元) | 410元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 24元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,337 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is 24% cheaper than in China
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