Cost of living in Togo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Togo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 74,240 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Rp 83,498) | Rp 64,404 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Rp 38,851) | Rp 43,127 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Rp 17,915) | Rp 26,464 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Rp 26,485) | Rp 32,847 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Rp 15,879) | Rp 18,993 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Rp 28,489) | Rp 72,901 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Rp 62,440) | Rp 45,403 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Rp 91,480) | Rp 22,376 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Rp 19,529) | Rp 45,821 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (Rp 83,675) | Rp 334,753 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,943 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 8,692) | Rp 19,509 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 60% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Togo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Rp 8,666,865) | Rp 19,342,700 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Rp 5,738,216) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Rp 1,008,111) | Rp 2,134,520 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Rp 3,249,354) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Rp 2,646,767) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 434,599) | Rp 1,559,960 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Rp 152,988) | Rp 303,658 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Rp 2,028,130) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Rp 3,175,935) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Rp 111,833) | Rp 91,402 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 57,947) | Rp 83,441 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Togo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 651,126 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,317,863) | Rp 458,661 | + 405% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,449,070 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Rp 695,799) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Togo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Rp 12,314) | Rp 12,395 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Rp 579,466) | Rp 535,183 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Togo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 72,433) | Rp 22,456 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 173,840) | Rp 96,147 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Rp 752,865) | Rp 264,826 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 72,433) | Rp 26,592 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Rp 23,179) | Rp 27,953 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Rp 26,076) | Rp 21,349 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 57,947) | Rp 84,361 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Togo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Rp 434,527) | Rp 468,169 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 86,920) | Rp 96,262 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Rp 695,228) | Rp 836,381 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Rp 72,433) | Rp 150,000 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Rp 30,424) | Rp 54,336 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Rp 17,784) | Rp 75,755 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Rp 2,607,595) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Rp 2,233) | Rp 2,388 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Rp 787,986) | Rp 433,566 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 46,882 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 221 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia
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