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Cost of living in Togo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (1,523 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (1,798 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (836 ₦) | 954 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (386 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (570 ₦) | 576 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (342 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (613 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (1,344 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (1,970 ₦) | 817 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (420 ₦) | 292 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (5,481 ₦) | 2,249 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 712 Franc (444 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (187 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 299,133 Franc (186,595 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 198,052 Franc (123,542 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (21,704 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,150 Franc (69,957 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 91,352 Franc (56,984 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (9,357 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (3,294 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Franc (43,665 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (68,377 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (2,408 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (1,248 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 267% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 267% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (41,160 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 462% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (49,903 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (18,092 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (14,980 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,020,720 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (295 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (12,476 ₦) | 9,738 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (1,559 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (3,743 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (16,209 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,559 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,261 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (499 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (561 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,248 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (9,355 ₦) | 4,875 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,871 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,548 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (14,968 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (1,559 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (655 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (383 ₦) | 628 ₦ | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 200,000 Franc (124,757 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (48 ₦) | 91 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (16,965 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (624 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,302 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Togo is about the same as in Nigeria
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