- Cost of Living
- Togo
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Togo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (1,527 ₦) | 2,357 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (1,802 ₦) | 2,044 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (839 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (387 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (572 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (343 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (615 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (1,348 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (1,975 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (422 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (5,495 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 712 Franc (445 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (188 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 299,133 Franc (187,087 ₦) | 360,261 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 198,052 Franc (123,868 ₦) | 246,799 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (21,762 ₦) | 29,156 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 112,150 Franc (70,142 ₦) | 229,782 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 91,352 Franc (57,134 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (9,381 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (3,302 ₦) | 6,649 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 70,000 Franc (43,780 ₦) | 116,626 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (68,557 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (2,414 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (1,251 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 294% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 294% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (41,269 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 508% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (50,034 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 386% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (18,140 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (15,020 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (296 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (12,509 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (1,564 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (3,753 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (16,252 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,564 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,441 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (500 ₦) | 407 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (563 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,251 ₦) | 1,608 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 1% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (9,380 ₦) | 5,634 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,876 ₦) | 3,362 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (15,007 ₦) | 15,322 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (1,564 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (657 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (384 ₦) | 565 ₦ | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 200,000 Franc (125,086 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (48 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (17,010 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (625 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,471 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2018.
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Cost of living in Togo is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria
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