Cost of living in Togo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (₨329) | ₨367 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (₨388) | ₨290 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (₨180) | ₨142 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (₨83) | ₨52 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (₨123) | ₨72 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (₨74) | ₨36 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (₨132) | ₨229 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (₨290) | ₨138 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (₨425) | ₨31 | + 1282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (₨91) | ₨132 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (₨1,183) | ₨768 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (₨96) | ₨85 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨40) | ₨36 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Togo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (₨40,262) | ₨33,514 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (₨26,657) | ₨20,078 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (₨4,683) | ₨4,877 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (₨15,095) | ₨19,082 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (₨12,296) | ₨12,146 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨2,019) | ₨3,419 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (₨711) | ₨678 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (₨9,422) | ₨29,148 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (₨14,754) | ₨10,326 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (₨520) | ₨399 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨269) | ₨254 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 238% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 238% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (₨8,881) | ₨2,330 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨10,768) | ₨2,598 | + 314% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,668 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (₨3,232) | ₨2,755 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨921,658 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (₨64) | ₨79 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (₨2,692) | ₨1,229 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨336) | ₨105 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (₨808) | ₨209 | + 287% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (₨3,497) | ₨622 | + 462% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨336) | ₨163 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (₨108) | ₨141 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (₨121) | ₨67 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨269) | ₨240 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (₨2,019) | ₨1,189 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨404) | ₨473 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,675 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (₨3,230) | ₨1,633 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (₨336) | ₨597 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (₨141) | ₨195 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (₨83) | ₨190 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (₨26,919) | ₨36,308 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (₨10) | ₨5.16 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (₨3,661) | ₨1,585 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨270 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,217 prices entered by 2,240 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Togo is 44% more expensive than in India
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