Cost of living in Togo compared to China
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Togo is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
Togo | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 39元 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (33元) | 37元 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (15元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (10元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (6元) | 11元 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (11元) | 50元 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (36元) | 6元 | + 465% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (33元) | 91元 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 9元 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (3.45元) | 12元 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Togo is 69% cheaper than in China | ||||
Togo | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (3,436元) | 15,617元 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (2,275元) | 7,345元 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (400元) | 505元 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (1,288元) | 6,729元 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (1,049元) | 3,858元 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (172元) | 296元 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (61元) | 103元 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (804元) | 1,460元 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (1,259元) | 553元 | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (44元) | 44元 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 59元 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Togo is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
Togo | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 418元 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (919元) | 296元 | + 210% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 570元 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (276元) | 705元 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Togo is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
Togo | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (4.88元) | 8元 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (230元) | 233元 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Togo is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
Togo | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 51元 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (69元) | 84元 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (298元) | 114元 | + 162% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 57元 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 25元 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (10元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 85元 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Togo is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
Togo | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (172元) | 203元 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (34元) | 109元 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 703元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (276元) | 285元 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 81元 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (12元) | 28元 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (1,034元) | 3,924元 | - 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (0.89元) | 0.34元 | + 164% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (312元) | 428元 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Togo is 27% cheaper than in China
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