Cost of living in Togo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (руб 336) | руб 406 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (руб 397) | руб 283 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (руб 185) | руб 144 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (руб 85) | руб 65 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (руб 126) | руб 88 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (руб 75) | руб 130 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (руб 135) | руб 333 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (руб 297) | руб 107 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (руб 435) | руб 34 | + 1187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (руб 93) | руб 66 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (руб 1,210) | руб 593 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (руб 98) | руб 110 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (руб 41) | руб 29 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (руб 41,189) | руб 68,217 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (руб 27,271) | руб 38,434 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (руб 4,791) | руб 5,700 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (руб 15,442) | руб 32,389 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (руб 12,579) | руб 23,273 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,065) | руб 3,730 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (руб 727) | руб 439 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (руб 9,639) | руб 24,196 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (руб 15,093) | руб 6,604 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (руб 531) | руб 413 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 275) | руб 811 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 183% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (руб 9,086) | руб 4,784 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (руб 11,015) | руб 2,535 | + 334% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,645 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (руб 3,307) | руб 6,989 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,246,400 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (руб 65) | руб 47 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,754) | руб 1,609 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (руб 344) | руб 451 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (руб 826) | руб 549 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (руб 3,578) | руб 1,290 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 344) | руб 183 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 213 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (руб 110) | руб 81 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (руб 124) | руб 100 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 275) | руб 559 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (руб 2,065) | руб 1,443 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 413) | руб 580 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (руб 3,304) | руб 3,345 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (руб 344) | руб 385 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (руб 145) | руб 166 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (руб 85) | руб 220 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (руб 12,392) | руб 35,616 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (руб 11) | руб 7 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (руб 3,745) | руб 3,599 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 138) | руб 160 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,480 prices entered by 750 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Togo is 19% more expensive than in Russia
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