Cost of living in Togo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (₨293) | ₨394 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (₨346) | ₨277 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (₨161) | ₨143 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (₨74) | ₨52 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (₨110) | ₨73 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (₨66) | ₨37 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (₨118) | ₨209 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (₨258) | ₨140 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (₨379) | ₨28 | + 1263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (₨81) | ₨127 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (₨1,054) | ₨853 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (₨85) | ₨83 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨36) | ₨35 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (₨35,867) | ₨31,379 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (₨23,747) | ₨20,124 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (₨4,172) | ₨4,104 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (₨13,447) | ₨24,066 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (₨10,953) | ₨14,061 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨1,799) | ₨3,193 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (₨633) | ₨744 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (₨8,393) | ₨30,596 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (₨13,143) | ₨10,684 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (₨463) | ₨376 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨240) | ₨291 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (₨7,912) | ₨2,388 | + 231% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨9,592) | ₨2,586 | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (₨3,478) | ₨3,770 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (₨2,880) | ₨2,768 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨925,218 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (₨57) | ₨76 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (₨2,398) | ₨1,208 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨300) | ₨111 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (₨719) | ₨211 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (₨3,116) | ₨1,015 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨300) | ₨174 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨231 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (₨96) | ₨148 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (₨108) | ₨67 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨240) | ₨254 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (₨1,798) | ₨1,215 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨360) | ₨476 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,807 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (₨2,877) | ₨1,940 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (₨300) | ₨686 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (₨126) | ₨220 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (₨74) | ₨236 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (₨23,981) | ₨34,455 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (₨9) | ₨3.96 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (₨3,261) | ₨1,992 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨120) | ₨244 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19,339 prices entered by 2,337 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Togo is 30% more expensive than in India
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