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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 70.1% more expensive than Togo without rent, and 179.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 99.7% more expensive than Togo without rent, and 172.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Togo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$2.13 F CFA 1,188
855.87%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$32.12 F CFA 17.9K
131.44%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$5.15 F CFA 2,868
121.75%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$5.62 F CFA 3,130
-7.30%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$3.44 F CFA 1,915
-23.84%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$1.12 F CFA 621
91.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$0.86 F CFA 478
579.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$1.73 F CFA 961
315.03%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Togo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.39 F CFA 1,332
-54.81%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$1.16 F CFA 647
209.48%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.80 F CFA 1,003
161.67%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$2.00 F CFA 1,113
119.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$14.20 F CFA 7,905
-10.77%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$8.22 F CFA 4,577
50.85%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$9.12 F CFA 5,075
79.71%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$2.71 F CFA 1,507
90.41%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.43 F CFA 794
20.28%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$2.62 F CFA 1,460
70.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$2.53 F CFA 1,410
98.02%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$1.77 F CFA 986
64.41%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$1.67 F CFA 927
83.23%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.51 F CFA 285
323.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.91 F CFA 504
142.86%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$1.43 F CFA 795
594.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$4.76 F CFA 2,649
213.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.36 F CFA 758
40.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$1.50 F CFA 836
146.67%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Togo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.34 F CFA 187
650.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$53.8 F CFA 29.9K
20.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.13 F CFA 1,183
73.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.73 F CFA 404
143.84%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$5.33 F CFA 2,965
467.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.21 F CFA 671
-21.49%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$14.0K F CFA 7.8M
113.11%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$25.5K F CFA 14.2M
3.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Togo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$178 F CFA 99.3K
17.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$21.98 F CFA 12.2K
165.24%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$44.58 F CFA 24.8K
61.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Togo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$50.0 F CFA 27.8K
-8.22%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$8.89 F CFA 4,950
149.72%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$4.47 F CFA 2,489
218.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Togo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$175 F CFA 97.5K
679.89%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$5,217 F CFA 2.9M
336.73%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Togo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$24.51 F CFA 13.6K
116.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$26.84 F CFA 14.9K
60.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$42.12 F CFA 23.4K
112.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$96.4 F CFA 53.7K
17.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Togo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$409 F CFA 227.8K
331.41%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$193 F CFA 107.4K
656.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$612 F CFA 340.4K
368.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$315 F CFA 175.4K
648.78%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
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💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Togo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$268 F CFA 148.9K
1509.02%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
8
-18.63%

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

Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Togo: April 13, 2026

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