Cost of living in Togo compared to Mexico
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Togo is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 276 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 147 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 67 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 45 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 85 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 48 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 32 | + 183% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 257 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Togo is 57% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (Mex$ 8,609) | Mex$ 20,715 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (Mex$ 5,700) | Mex$ 10,357 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (Mex$ 1,001) | Mex$ 1,040 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (Mex$ 3,228) | Mex$ 12,801 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (Mex$ 2,629) | Mex$ 6,775 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 709 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 398 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,015) | Mex$ 6,640 | - 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (Mex$ 3,155) | Mex$ 2,559 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 115 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 125 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Togo is 109% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 965 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,302) | Mex$ 709 | + 225% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,693 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Togo is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 386,057 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 541 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Togo is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 90 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 223 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 587 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 60 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 39 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 243 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Togo is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Togo | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 361 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 155 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 811 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 762 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 163 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 80 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 45 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,590) | Mex$ 10,790 | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (Mex$ 2.22) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 873 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 78 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
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