Cost of living in Togo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (руб 263) | руб 378 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (руб 311) | руб 255 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (руб 145) | руб 140 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (руб 67) | руб 66 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (руб 99) | руб 87 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (руб 59) | руб 150 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (руб 106) | руб 320 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (руб 232) | руб 95 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (руб 340) | руб 33 | + 939% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (руб 73) | руб 61 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,786 Franc (руб 947) | руб 530 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (руб 77) | руб 94 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (руб 32) | руб 32 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 52% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (руб 32,254) | руб 75,673 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (руб 21,355) | руб 43,484 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (руб 3,752) | руб 6,636 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (руб 12,092) | руб 39,851 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (руб 9,850) | руб 25,004 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,617) | руб 4,110 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (руб 569) | руб 417 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (руб 7,548) | руб 24,777 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (руб 11,819) | руб 5,517 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (руб 416) | руб 430 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 216) | руб 724 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 106% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 65,985 Franc (руб 7,115) | руб 5,782 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (руб 8,626) | руб 2,833 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,004 Franc (руб 3,127) | руб 5,928 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (руб 2,589) | руб 6,846 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 474 Franc (руб 51) | руб 45 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,156) | руб 1,919 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (руб 270) | руб 502 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (руб 647) | руб 585 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (руб 2,802) | руб 1,351 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 270) | руб 155 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (руб 86) | руб 69 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (руб 97) | руб 96 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 216) | руб 603 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (руб 1,617) | руб 1,797 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 323) | руб 617 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (руб 2,587) | руб 3,282 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (руб 270) | руб 431 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (руб 113) | руб 215 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (руб 66) | руб 241 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (руб 21,565) | руб 30,129 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (руб 8) | руб 2.68 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (руб 2,932) | руб 3,340 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 108) | руб 150 | - 28% | |
| 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 4,211 prices entered by 462 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Togo is 4% cheaper than in Russia
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