Cost of living in Togo compared to United States
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Togo is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $21 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,882 Franc ($4.88) | $12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,341 Franc ($2.27) | $5.87 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 618 Franc ($1.05) | $1.10 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 914 Franc ($1.55) | $5.49 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 548 Franc ($0.93) | $4.88 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 983 Franc ($1.67) | $8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,155 Franc ($3.65) | $4.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,157 Franc ($5.35) | $2.28 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 674 Franc ($1.14) | $3.53 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888 Franc ($4.89) | $18 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.95 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc ($0.51) | $3.04 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Togo is 85% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 299,133 Franc ($507) | $3,071 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,052 Franc ($336) | $2,362 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,795 Franc ($59) | $232 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,150 Franc ($190) | $2,203 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,352 Franc ($155) | $1,612 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $167 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,280 Franc ($9) | $61 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 70,000 Franc ($119) | $248 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 109,616 Franc ($186) | $156 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,860 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $34 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Togo is 61% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $57 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc ($136) | $51 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $107 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 24,015 Franc ($41) | $141 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Togo is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $30,886 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 425 Franc ($0.72) | $0.94 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $85 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Togo is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc ($4.24) | $9 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,985 Franc ($44) | $172 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.24) | $5.27 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Franc ($1.36) | $5.04 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 900 Franc ($1.52) | $2.37 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $31 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Togo is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Togo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,998 Franc ($25) | $61 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $30 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,996 Franc ($41) | $106 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Franc ($4.24) | $15 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,050 Franc ($1.78) | $5.94 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 614 Franc ($1.04) | $8 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 90,000 Franc ($152) | $456 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc ($0.13) | $0.96 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,197 Franc ($46) | $72 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,246 prices entered by 1,875 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Togo is 62% cheaper than in United States
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