Cost of living in Togo compared to Mexico
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Togo is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 243 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 139 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 64 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 37 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 78 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 47 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 27 | + 270% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 263 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 33 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Togo is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Mex$ 9,495) | Mex$ 18,987 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Mex$ 6,286) | Mex$ 9,486 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Mex$ 3,560) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Mex$ 2,900) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 850 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 404 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,222) | Mex$ 7,503 | - 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Mex$ 3,479) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 115 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 109 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 168% | |||
Clothes in Togo is 168% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,587) | Mex$ 917 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,539) | Mex$ 652 | + 289% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,593 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 39% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Togo is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 330,877 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 518 | + 23% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 84 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 199 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 580 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 76 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 55 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 32 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 231 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Togo is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 318 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 156 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 741 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 149 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 82 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 42 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,857) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Mex$ 2.45) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 909 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 67 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Togo is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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