Cost of Living Comparison Between Togo and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Togo and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Togo is 36.6% cheaper than United States without rent, and 62.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Togo is 48.3% cheaper than United States without rent, and 63.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Togo
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.07 F CFA 1,157
$19.97 $19.97
-89.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.25 F CFA 18.1K
$74.7 $74.7
-56.80%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.34 F CFA 2,990
$11.40 $11.40
-53.16%
Cappuccino
$5.65 F CFA 3,169
$5.37 $5.37
5.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.44 F CFA 1,930
$2.63 $2.63
30.80%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 F CFA 621
$2.06 $2.06
-46.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.84 F CFA 470
$5.90 $5.90
-85.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 F CFA 957
$7.02 $7.02
-75.64%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Togo
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.40 F CFA 1,342
$1.09 $1.09
120.18%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 F CFA 648
$3.55 $3.55
-67.32%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.87 F CFA 1,045
$4.73 $4.73
-60.47%
Eggs
$2.05 F CFA 1,151
$4.30 $4.30
-52.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.85 F CFA 7,763
$13.01 $13.01
6.46%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.22 F CFA 4,605
$12.22 $12.22
-32.73%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.28 F CFA 5,198
$16.36 $16.36
-43.28%
Apples (1kg)
$2.59 F CFA 1,451
$5.21 $5.21
-50.29%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 F CFA 837
$1.70 $1.70
-12.35%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.67 F CFA 1,495
$4.59 $4.59
-41.83%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.46 F CFA 1,377
$4.97 $4.97
-50.50%
Potato (1kg)
$1.73 F CFA 971
$2.98 $2.98
-41.95%
Onion (1kg)
$1.66 F CFA 931
$3.04 $3.04
-45.39%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.54 F CFA 305
$2.26 $2.26
-76.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.90 F CFA 505
$2.17 $2.17
-58.53%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.39 F CFA 777
$9.83 $9.83
-85.86%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.65 F CFA 2,606
$15.17 $15.17
-69.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.38 F CFA 774
$1.91 $1.91
-27.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.51 F CFA 848
$3.58 $3.58
-57.82%
🚌 Getting Around
Togo
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 F CFA 189
$2.49 $2.49
-86.35%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$51.9 F CFA 29.1K
$66.1 $66.1
-21.46%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.10 F CFA 1,177
$3.82 $3.82
-45.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 F CFA 408
$1.78 $1.78
-58.99%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.15 F CFA 2,884
$29.48 $29.48
-82.53%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.25 F CFA 703
$0.91 $0.91
37.36%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$13.9K F CFA 7.8M
$29.5K $29.5K
-52.98%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.0K F CFA 14.6M
$26.1K $26.1K
-0.49%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Togo
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$173 F CFA 96.8K
$206 $206
-16.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.82 F CFA 12.2K
$56.9 $56.9
-61.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$44.16 F CFA 24.7K
$72.8 $72.8
-39.31%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Togo
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$49.59 F CFA 27.8K
$45.23 $45.23
9.64%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.92 F CFA 4,996
$21.84 $21.84
-59.16%
Cinema Ticket
$4.46 F CFA 2,501
$13.79 $13.79
-67.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Togo
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$179 F CFA 100.0K
$1,355 $1,355
-86.82%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,254 F CFA 2.9M
$22.6K $22.6K
-76.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Togo
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$24.87 F CFA 13.9K
$51.3 $51.3
-51.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.82 F CFA 15.6K
$42.37 $42.37
-34.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$41.04 F CFA 23.0K
$88.6 $88.6
-53.69%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$95.5 F CFA 53.5K
$115 $115
-16.89%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Togo
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$408 F CFA 228.3K
$1,763 $1,763
-76.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$197 F CFA 110.1K
$1,432 $1,432
-86.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$599 F CFA 335.9K
$2,827 $2,827
-78.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$311 F CFA 174.1K
$2,358 $2,358
-86.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$3,391 $3,391
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,614 $2,614
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Togo
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$262 F CFA 146.9K
$4,326 $4,326
-93.94%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8
6.51
22.89%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Togo: March 2, 2026

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

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