Cost of living in Togo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Rp 56,095) | Rp 63,603 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Rp 66,211) | Rp 52,096 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Rp 30,807) | Rp 29,839 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Rp 14,206) | Rp 19,089 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Rp 21,002) | Rp 26,214 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Rp 12,591) | Rp 15,495 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Rp 22,591) | Rp 80,087 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Rp 49,513) | Rp 38,449 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Rp 72,541) | Rp 19,785 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Rp 15,486) | Rp 31,140 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Rp 201,869) | Rp 426,288 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Rp 16,351) | Rp 15,733 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 6,892) | Rp 14,049 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 44% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Rp 6,872,571) | Rp 13,874,100 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Rp 4,550,238) | Rp 7,545,280 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Rp 799,403) | Rp 1,009,980 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Rp 2,576,643) | Rp 7,124,290 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Rp 2,098,809) | Rp 3,429,740 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 344,625) | Rp 719,822 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Rp 121,315) | Rp 295,313 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Rp 1,608,248) | Rp 4,188,560 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Rp 2,518,424) | Rp 1,739,290 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Rp 88,680) | Rp 57,767 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 45,950) | Rp 49,231 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 183% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Rp 1,516,001) | Rp 669,132 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,837,997) | Rp 489,594 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (Rp 666,354) | Rp 1,091,330 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Rp 551,748) | Rp 911,737 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 441,401,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Rp 10,881) | Rp 9,317 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Rp 459,499) | Rp 336,436 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 57,437) | Rp 31,803 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 137,850) | Rp 114,247 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Rp 597,000) | Rp 301,713 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 57,437) | Rp 24,714 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,503 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Rp 18,380) | Rp 17,807 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Rp 20,677) | Rp 15,858 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 45,950) | Rp 64,330 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Rp 344,567) | Rp 191,957 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 68,925) | Rp 108,325 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 382,441 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Rp 551,296) | Rp 443,108 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Rp 57,437) | Rp 152,100 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Rp 24,126) | Rp 44,745 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Rp 14,102) | Rp 59,628 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,594,994) | Rp 7,042,150 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Rp 1,771) | Rp 1,432 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Rp 624,850) | Rp 597,783 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 22,975) | Rp 24,303 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,384 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
22.975
IDR
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XOF
Cost of living in Togo is about the same as in Indonesia
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