Cost of living in Togo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (1,859 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (2,194 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (1,021 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (471 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (696 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (417 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (749 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (1,641 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (2,404 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (513 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (6,689 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (542 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (228 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 47% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (227,725 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (150,774 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (26,489 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (85,378 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (69,545 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (11,419 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (4,020 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (53,290 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (83,449 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (2,938 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (1,523 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 273% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 273% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (50,233 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 546% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (60,903 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 15,717 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (18,282 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,553,290 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (324 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (15,226 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (1,903 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (4,568 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (19,782 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,776 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,903 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,171 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (609 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (685 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,523 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (11,417 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (2,284 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 18,463 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (18,267 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (1,903 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (799 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (467 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (68,516 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (59 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (20,705 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (761 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 626 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Togo is about the same as in Nigeria
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