Cost of living in Togo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (₨316) | ₨345 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (₨373) | ₨289 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (₨173) | ₨145 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (₨80) | ₨54 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (₨118) | ₨80 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (₨71) | ₨36 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (₨127) | ₨233 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (₨279) | ₨156 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (₨408) | ₨30 | + 1277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (₨87) | ₨146 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (₨374) | ₨694 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (₨92) | ₨90 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨39) | ₨35 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Togo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (₨38,696) | ₨29,947 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (₨25,620) | ₨20,075 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (₨4,501) | ₨4,456 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (₨14,508) | ₨19,757 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (₨11,817) | ₨12,927 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨1,940) | ₨5,186 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (₨683) | ₨662 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (₨9,055) | ₨28,426 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (₨14,180) | ₨12,125 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (₨499) | ₨369 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨259) | ₨382 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 219% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,468) | ₨2,322 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨10,349) | ₨2,519 | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,773 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (₨3,107) | ₨2,814 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,021,150 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (₨55) | ₨96 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (₨2,587) | ₨1,206 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨323) | ₨107 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (₨776) | ₨218 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (₨3,361) | ₨605 | + 455% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨376 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨323) | ₨192 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨268 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (₨103) | ₨164 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (₨116) | ₨80 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨259) | ₨223 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Togo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (₨1,940) | ₨1,190 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨388) | ₨482 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (₨3,104) | ₨1,700 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (₨323) | ₨684 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (₨136) | ₨204 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (₨79) | ₨173 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (₨11,642) | ₨44,632 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (₨10) | ₨2.32 | + 329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (₨3,518) | ₨1,402 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨129) | ₨276 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,283 prices entered by 1,142 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Togo is 34% more expensive than in India
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