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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 77.4% more expensive than Togo without rent, and 175.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 80.8% more expensive than Togo without rent, and 171.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Togo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$2.13 F CFA 1,207
854.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$32.16 F CFA 18.2K
131.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$5.32 F CFA 3,012
115.98%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$5.84 F CFA 3,308
-12.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$3.34 F CFA 1,891
-23.95%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$1.11 F CFA 629
90.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$0.9 F CFA 509
576.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$1.74 F CFA 983
308.05%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Togo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.47 F CFA 1,399
-56.28%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$1.17 F CFA 661
216.24%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.79 F CFA 1,015
159.78%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2 F CFA 1,131
110.50%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$14.05 F CFA 7,954
-9.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$8.22 F CFA 4,650
48.91%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$8.9 F CFA 5,037
80.67%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$2.62 F CFA 1,481
106.49%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$1.45 F CFA 821
19.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$2.59 F CFA 1,467
68.73%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$2.49 F CFA 1,409
98.39%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$1.79 F CFA 1,015
60.89%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.68 F CFA 951
82.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.51 F CFA 289
341.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.85 F CFA 480
160.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.44 F CFA 816
600.69%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$5.14 F CFA 2,909
186.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.38 F CFA 781
38.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.49 F CFA 842
137.58%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Togo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.34 F CFA 190
652.94%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$53.2 F CFA 30.1K
19.97%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$2.02 F CFA 1,142
88.61%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$0.73 F CFA 416
142.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$5.37 F CFA 3,041
466.11%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.21 F CFA 685
-22.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$14.4K F CFA 8.1M
108.39%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$25.5K F CFA 14.4M
1.00%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Togo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$175 F CFA 99.3K
18.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$21.75 F CFA 12.3K
165.98%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$43.53 F CFA 24.6K
63.31%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Togo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$48.94 F CFA 27.7K
-6.25%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$9.06 F CFA 5,128
145.58%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$4.42 F CFA 2,503
219.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Togo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$175 F CFA 99.1K
684.54%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$5,124 F CFA 2.9M
336.31%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Togo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$24.38 F CFA 13.8K
111.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$27.74 F CFA 15.7K
51.26%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$40.82 F CFA 23.1K
116.39%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$95 F CFA 53.8K
17.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Togo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$418 F CFA 236.5K
314.43%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$200 F CFA 112.9K
624.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$590 F CFA 334.2K
382.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$313 F CFA 177.1K
656.28%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,268 F CFA 717.6K
155.95%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$475 F CFA 268.9K
461.24%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Togo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$263 F CFA 148.6K
1542.74%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
8
-18.63%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Togo: October 28, 2025

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