Cost of living in Togo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Togo is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (3,092 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (3,649 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (1,698 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (783 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (1,157 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (694 ₦) | 991 ₦ | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (1,245 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (2,729 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (3,998 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (853 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (3,657 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 750 ₦ | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (380 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 44% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Togo is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (378,774 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (250,781 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (44,058 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (142,009 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (115,673 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (18,994 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (6,686 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (88,637 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (138,800 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (4,887 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (2,532 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 146% | |||
Clothes in Togo is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 12,848 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (101,299 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 434% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,493 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (30,409 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Togo is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,616,260 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (538 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (25,325 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Togo is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (3,166 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 238% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (7,597 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (32,903 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,431 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (3,166 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,872 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (1,013 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (1,140 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (2,532 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (18,990 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (3,799 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (30,384 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (3,166 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (1,330 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (777 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (113,962 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 131% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (98 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (34,438 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (1,266 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is about the same as in Nigeria
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