Cost of living in Togo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Rp 64,901) | Rp 48,150 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Rp 76,605) | Rp 54,896 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Rp 35,643) | Rp 30,099 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Rp 16,436) | Rp 20,477 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Rp 24,298) | Rp 25,804 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Rp 14,568) | Rp 16,222 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Rp 26,137) | Rp 59,701 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Rp 57,285) | Rp 37,956 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Rp 83,928) | Rp 19,374 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Rp 17,917) | Rp 34,923 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Rp 233,558) | Rp 360,509 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Rp 18,918) | Rp 19,537 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 7,974) | Rp 19,381 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 47% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Rp 7,951,406) | Rp 17,351,000 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Rp 5,264,521) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Rp 924,890) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Rp 2,981,116) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Rp 2,428,274) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 398,723) | Rp 813,523 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Rp 140,358) | Rp 354,270 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Rp 1,860,706) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Rp 2,913,758) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Rp 102,601) | Rp 60,481 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 53,163) | Rp 76,607 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 235% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 235% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Rp 1,753,978) | Rp 653,954 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,126,521) | Rp 423,397 | + 402% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,103,610 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Rp 638,360) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 493,244,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Rp 11,297) | Rp 8,915 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Rp 531,630) | Rp 237,123 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 99% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,454) | Rp 23,300 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 159,489) | Rp 65,399 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Rp 690,715) | Rp 254,843 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,454) | Rp 19,454 | + 242% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 36,205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Rp 21,265) | Rp 18,007 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Rp 23,923) | Rp 11,130 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 53,163) | Rp 88,122 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Rp 398,656) | Rp 166,095 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 79,745) | Rp 104,958 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Rp 637,837) | Rp 388,033 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,454) | Rp 117,044 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Rp 27,913) | Rp 35,849 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Rp 16,316) | Rp 49,535 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Rp 2,392,336) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Rp 2,049) | Rp 1,799 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Rp 722,937) | Rp 579,157 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,582) | Rp 29,153 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 977 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia
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