Cost of living in Togo compared to United States
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,442 Franc ($3.98) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc ($4.70) | $10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc ($2.19) | $5.78 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc ($1.01) | $1.08 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc ($1.49) | $4.95 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc ($0.89) | $4.70 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc ($1.60) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc ($3.52) | $4.66 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc ($5.15) | $2.49 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc ($1.10) | $3.12 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc ($4.71) | $16 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 712 Franc ($1.16) | $2.77 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc ($0.49) | $2.98 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 84% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc ($488) | $2,823 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc ($323) | $2,138 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc ($57) | $220 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc ($183) | $1,886 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc ($149) | $1,441 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $146 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc ($9) | $64 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc ($114) | $295 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc ($179) | $133 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc ($6) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc ($3.26) | $31 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 88% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc ($131) | $45 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc ($39) | $119 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,910 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc ($0.69) | $1.05 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc ($33) | $79 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc ($4.08) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $21 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc ($42) | $140 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.08) | $4.80 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc ($1.31) | $4.72 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc ($1.47) | $2.25 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.26) | $27 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc ($24) | $55 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($4.89) | $28 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc ($39) | $89 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc ($4.08) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc ($1.71) | $5.21 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc ($1.00) | $6 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc ($147) | $554 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc ($0.13) | $0.21 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc ($44) | $54 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.63) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,760 prices entered by 2,797 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Togo is 57% cheaper than in United States
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