Cost of living in Togo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
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| Food in Togo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Rp 64,621) | Rp 48,924 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Rp 76,274) | Rp 55,115 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Rp 35,490) | Rp 32,165 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Rp 16,366) | Rp 20,667 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Rp 24,193) | Rp 25,337 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Rp 14,505) | Rp 17,064 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Rp 26,025) | Rp 61,721 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Rp 57,038) | Rp 37,576 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Rp 83,566) | Rp 19,651 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Rp 17,839) | Rp 33,333 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Rp 232,550) | Rp 374,037 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Rp 18,836) | Rp 18,761 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 7,940) | Rp 18,326 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Rp 7,917,099) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Rp 5,241,807) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Rp 920,900) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Rp 2,968,254) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Rp 2,417,797) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 397,002) | Rp 979,539 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Rp 139,753) | Rp 329,516 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Rp 1,852,677) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Rp 2,901,187) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Rp 102,158) | Rp 66,640 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,934) | Rp 68,439 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 233% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 233% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Rp 1,746,410) | Rp 680,041 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,117,346) | Rp 424,371 | + 399% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,071,420 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Rp 635,606) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Rp 12,535) | Rp 8,926 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Rp 529,336) | Rp 228,023 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,167) | Rp 23,270 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 158,801) | Rp 59,151 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Rp 687,735) | Rp 256,292 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,167) | Rp 22,650 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 44,295 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Rp 21,173) | Rp 22,030 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Rp 23,820) | Rp 12,336 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,934) | Rp 89,053 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Rp 396,936) | Rp 176,169 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 79,400) | Rp 105,763 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Rp 635,085) | Rp 361,319 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,167) | Rp 133,391 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Rp 27,792) | Rp 36,857 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Rp 16,245) | Rp 48,318 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Rp 2,382,014) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Rp 2,040) | Rp 1,787 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Rp 719,818) | Rp 604,695 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,467) | Rp 28,321 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 823 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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