Cost of living in Togo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨383 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (₨388) | ₨358 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (₨181) | ₨170 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (₨83) | ₨60 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (₨123) | ₨94 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (₨74) | ₨45 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (₨133) | ₨271 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (₨290) | ₨195 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (₨426) | ₨39 | + 998% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (₨91) | ₨167 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (₨389) | ₨965 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨40) | ₨41 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (₨40,316) | ₨44,829 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (₨26,692) | ₨28,092 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (₨4,689) | ₨5,594 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (₨15,115) | ₨26,703 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (₨12,312) | ₨16,237 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨2,022) | ₨4,587 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (₨712) | ₨748 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (₨9,434) | ₨26,773 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (₨14,773) | ₨11,192 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (₨520) | ₨462 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨754 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,548 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨10,782) | ₨2,614 | + 312% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,093 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (₨3,237) | ₨2,860 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,943,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (₨57) | ₨103 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (₨2,695) | ₨1,332 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨337) | ₨96 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (₨809) | ₨252 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (₨3,502) | ₨1,179 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨364 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨337) | ₨246 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (₨108) | ₨175 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (₨121) | ₨88 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨306 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (₨2,021) | ₨1,435 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨404) | ₨661 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,775 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (₨3,234) | ₨2,158 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (₨337) | ₨578 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (₨142) | ₨211 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (₨83) | ₨199 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (₨12,130) | ₨46,790 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (₨10) | ₨7 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (₨3,665) | ₨1,856 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨288 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,305 prices entered by 692 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Togo is 18% more expensive than in India
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