Cost of living in Togo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (¥586) | ¥998 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (¥692) | ¥723 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (¥322) | ¥544 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (¥148) | ¥204 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (¥219) | ¥323 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (¥132) | ¥616 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (¥236) | ¥934 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (¥517) | ¥850 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (¥758) | ¥535 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (¥162) | ¥288 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (¥693) | ¥1,240 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥240 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (¥72) | ¥202 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (¥71,794) | ¥279,056 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (¥47,534) | ¥163,427 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (¥8,351) | ¥23,363 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (¥26,917) | ¥150,519 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (¥21,925) | ¥81,210 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (¥3,600) | ¥36,753 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (¥1,267) | ¥4,386 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (¥16,800) | ¥49,710 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (¥26,309) | ¥17,687 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (¥926) | ¥1,118 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (¥480) | ¥1,483 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,145 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (¥19,201) | ¥5,263 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,604 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (¥5,764) | ¥13,529 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,697,750 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (¥102) | ¥170 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (¥4,800) | ¥9,950 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Togo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (¥600) | ¥2,154 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,440) | ¥2,551 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (¥6,237) | ¥5,499 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,340 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥600) | ¥842 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥750 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (¥192) | ¥225 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (¥216) | ¥233 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥480) | ¥3,812 | - 87% | |
| 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 (¥3,600) | ¥4,064 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥720) | ¥3,590 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (¥5,759) | ¥6,047 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (¥600) | ¥896 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (¥252) | ¥487 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (¥147) | ¥585 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (¥21,601) | ¥98,506 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (¥18) | ¥52 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (¥6,527) | ¥9,275 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥240) | ¥587 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 752 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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