Cost of living in Togo compared to Russia
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Togo is about the same as in Russia | ||||
Togo | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc (руб 320) | руб 478 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc (руб 378) | руб 383 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc (руб 176) | руб 201 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc (руб 81) | руб 85 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 914 Franc (руб 120) | руб 118 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc (руб 72) | руб 190 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc (руб 129) | руб 431 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc (руб 283) | руб 114 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc (руб 414) | руб 51 | + 718% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc (руб 88) | руб 80 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc (руб 379) | руб 726 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc (руб 93) | руб 148 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (руб 39) | руб 44 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Togo is 53% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Togo | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc (руб 39,222) | руб 88,260 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc (руб 25,969) | руб 53,559 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc (руб 4,562) | руб 9,374 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc (руб 14,705) | руб 45,680 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc (руб 11,978) | руб 28,184 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,967) | руб 6,168 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc (руб 692) | руб 495 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc (руб 9,178) | руб 25,427 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc (руб 14,373) | руб 10,146 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc (руб 506) | руб 626 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 262) | руб 1,017 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Togo is 90% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Togo | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,476 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (руб 10,490) | руб 3,659 | + 187% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,865 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc (руб 3,149) | руб 8,501 | - 63% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Togo | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,157,330 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc (руб 56) | руб 51 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,622) | руб 2,232 | + 17% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Togo is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Togo | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (руб 328) | руб 511 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (руб 787) | руб 686 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc (руб 3,407) | руб 1,858 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 385 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 328) | руб 259 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 285 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc (руб 105) | руб 111 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc (руб 118) | руб 156 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 262) | руб 823 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Togo is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Togo | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc (руб 1,966) | руб 1,781 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 393) | руб 700 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc (руб 3,146) | руб 3,872 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc (руб 328) | руб 469 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc (руб 138) | руб 218 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc (руб 80) | руб 272 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc (руб 11,801) | руб 70,646 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (руб 10) | руб 2.99 | + 238% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc (руб 3,566) | руб 4,350 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 131) | руб 206 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is 6% cheaper than in Russia
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