Cost of living in Togo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (1,620 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (1,913 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (890 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (410 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (607 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (364 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (653 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (1,430 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (2,095 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (447 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (1,917 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (472 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (199 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 63% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (198,526 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (131,442 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (23,092 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (74,431 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (60,628 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (9,955 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (3,504 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (46,457 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (72,749 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (2,562 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (1,327 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (33,184 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (53,094 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 46,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (15,938 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (282 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (13,273 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (1,659 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (3,982 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (17,245 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,659 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,223 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (531 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (597 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,327 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Togo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (9,953 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,991 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (15,925 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (1,659 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (697 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (407 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (59,730 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (51 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (18,050 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (664 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 280 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Togo is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria
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