- Cost of Living
- Togo
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Togo compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 118 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 95 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 66 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 62 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 37 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 24 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 223 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 712 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 268,296 Franc (Mex$ 9,414) | Mex$ 19,628 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 198,052 Franc (Mex$ 6,950) | Mex$ 10,435 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Mex$ 1,221) | Mex$ 1,611 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,150 Franc (Mex$ 3,935) | Mex$ 11,823 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 91,352 Franc (Mex$ 3,206) | Mex$ 6,623 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 383 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,456) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Mex$ 3,846) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 104 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 89 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 222% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 222% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (Mex$ 2,315) | Mex$ 801 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,807) | Mex$ 660 | + 325% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 1,491 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Mex$ 843) | Mex$ 1,287 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 312,016 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 466 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 77 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 186 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Mex$ 912) | Mex$ 543 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 49 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 123 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 383 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 136 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,187 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 742 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 102 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 55 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 45 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,018) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Mex$ 2.70) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 715 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 52 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,368 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Togo is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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