Cost of living in Togo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (1,584 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (1,870 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (870 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (401 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (593 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (356 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (638 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (1,398 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (2,049 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (437 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (5,702 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (462 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (195 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 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 (194,111 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (128,518 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (22,579 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (72,776 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (59,279 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (9,734 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (3,426 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (45,424 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (71,131 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (2,505 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (1,298 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 374% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 374% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (42,818 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 748% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (51,913 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 401% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (18,821 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (15,584 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (307 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (12,978 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (1,622 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (3,893 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (16,862 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,123 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,622 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 930 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (519 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (584 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,298 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (9,732 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,947 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (15,571 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (1,622 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (681 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (398 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (129,782 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (50 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (17,648 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (649 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,049 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Togo is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria
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