Cost of living in Togo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (₨331) | ₨361 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (₨391) | ₨333 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (₨182) | ₨178 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (₨84) | ₨55 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (₨124) | ₨90 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (₨74) | ₨44 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (₨133) | ₨236 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (₨293) | ₨162 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (₨429) | ₨31 | + 1271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (₨91) | ₨157 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (₨392) | ₨767 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (₨97) | ₨88 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨41) | ₨39 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (₨40,607) | ₨46,438 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (₨26,886) | ₨26,734 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (₨4,723) | ₨5,322 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (₨15,224) | ₨24,906 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (₨12,401) | ₨14,288 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨2,036) | ₨5,022 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (₨717) | ₨662 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (₨9,503) | ₨30,524 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (₨14,880) | ₨12,233 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (₨524) | ₨520 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨272) | ₨559 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,582 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨10,860) | ₨2,556 | + 325% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,248 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (₨3,260) | ₨3,070 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,056,360 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (₨58) | ₨108 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (₨2,715) | ₨1,181 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨339) | ₨126 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (₨815) | ₨247 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (₨3,527) | ₨1,336 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨392 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨339) | ₨212 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨269 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (₨109) | ₨177 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (₨122) | ₨92 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨272) | ₨304 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (₨2,036) | ₨1,526 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨407) | ₨647 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (₨3,257) | ₨1,809 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (₨339) | ₨641 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (₨143) | ₨204 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (₨83) | ₨179 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (₨12,218) | ₨47,498 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (₨10) | ₨1.06 | + 885% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (₨3,692) | ₨1,773 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨136) | ₨238 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,650 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is 29% more expensive than in India
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