Cost of living in Togo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (¥606) | ¥1,031 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (¥715) | ¥790 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (¥333) | ¥518 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (¥153) | ¥219 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (¥227) | ¥311 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (¥136) | ¥564 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (¥244) | ¥1,287 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (¥535) | ¥611 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (¥784) | ¥399 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (¥167) | ¥307 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (¥717) | ¥1,249 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥203 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (¥74) | ¥177 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (¥74,246) | ¥358,144 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (¥49,157) | ¥174,960 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (¥8,636) | ¥20,112 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (¥27,836) | ¥167,408 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (¥22,674) | ¥104,544 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (¥3,723) | ¥13,280 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (¥1,311) | ¥4,420 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (¥17,374) | ¥61,842 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (¥27,207) | ¥10,283 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (¥958) | ¥1,221 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (¥496) | ¥2,831 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,396 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (¥19,856) | ¥5,233 | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,250 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (¥5,961) | ¥12,490 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,997,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (¥105) | ¥169 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (¥4,964) | ¥9,026 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (¥621) | ¥1,575 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,489) | ¥2,993 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (¥6,450) | ¥6,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥621) | ¥948 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (¥199) | ¥224 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (¥223) | ¥204 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥496) | ¥4,086 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (¥3,722) | ¥5,113 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥745) | ¥3,854 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (¥5,956) | ¥7,916 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (¥621) | ¥1,898 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (¥261) | ¥526 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (¥152) | ¥631 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (¥22,338) | ¥35,175 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (¥19) | ¥52 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (¥6,750) | ¥9,541 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥248) | ¥578 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 784 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Togo is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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