Cost of living in Togo compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 217 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 120 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 55 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 40 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 24 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 232 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Mex$ 11,522) | Mex$ 18,994 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Mex$ 7,628) | Mex$ 8,629 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Mex$ 1,340) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Mex$ 4,320) | Mex$ 10,061 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Mex$ 3,519) | Mex$ 5,160 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 730 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 379 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,696) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Mex$ 4,222) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 99 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 91 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 247% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 247% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Mex$ 2,542) | Mex$ 839 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,081) | Mex$ 651 | + 373% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,510 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 1,117 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 347,300 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 535 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 82 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 183 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Mex$ 1,001) | Mex$ 519 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 50 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 189 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 305 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 150 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 683 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 125 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 71 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 39 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,467) | Mex$ 10,288 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Mex$ 2.97) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 986 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 62 | - 37% | |
| 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 12,820 prices entered by 1,178 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Mexico
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