- Cost of Living
- Togo
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Togo compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 119 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 96 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 65 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 31 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 64 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 38 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 24 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 217 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 712 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 299,133 Franc (Mex$ 9,810) | Mex$ 19,349 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 198,052 Franc (Mex$ 6,495) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Mex$ 1,141) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,150 Franc (Mex$ 3,678) | Mex$ 12,212 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 91,352 Franc (Mex$ 2,996) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 382 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,296) | Mex$ 8,037 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Mex$ 3,595) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 110 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 79 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 187% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Mex$ 2,164) | Mex$ 841 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,624) | Mex$ 674 | + 289% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Mex$ 788) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 318,986 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 454 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 77 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 181 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 545 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 72 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 50 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 128 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 379 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 138 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,217 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Mex$ 787) | Mex$ 744 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 103 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 55 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 45 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,559) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Mex$ 2.53) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 756 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 52 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,194 prices entered by 1,143 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Togo is about the same as in Mexico
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