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Average monthly spending, by standard of living, by category, and against other countries
Monthly cost
F CFA 35,200
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
F CFA 15,300richest 20%
F CFA 102,000
Togo is a slim coastal economy built around the port of Lomé, a busy gateway for trade moving in and out of the region, with its currency anchored to the euro. Everyday food and labour are cheap, while goods passing through or brought in cost more. The distance between a comfortable life and a hand-to-mouth one is wide — the two ends of the ladder feel quite far apart.
Where people spend money in Togo
Most of a month's money in Togo goes on groceries, with rent following close behind — feeding yourself and keeping a roof overhead swallows the bulk of it. Eating out also makes a real mark, which tells you something about daily life in the towns. Food and housing are the costs you can't dodge; the meals out are where a tighter budget bends.
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Cost of living in Togo
F CFA 15,300/mo
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Take-home
F CFA 60,300
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Potential savings
F CFA 45,000
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How living costs in Togo compare
Against the world Togo is one of the more affordable places to live, and within Africa it lands somewhere in the middle. A stable, euro-linked currency and low local wages keep prices down, while its role as a regional trade hub means the cost of living never drifts far from its neighbours'.
Data source: household consumption 2022 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2019 (United Nations Statistics Division), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Togo?
A typical person in Togo spends about F CFA 35,200 a month — around F CFA 422,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Togo in US dollars?
The cost of living in Togo is about $62 a month, or roughly $744 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Togo?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about F CFA 15,300 a month per person, a typical one around F CFA 35,200, and a comfortable life around F CFA 48,800. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Togo?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about F CFA 10,800 a month (30% of spending). Then come housing (F CFA 5,670, 16%) and dining out (F CFA 4,540, 13%).
Is the average salary in Togo enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about F CFA 35,200 a month, while the average take-home pay in Togo is about F CFA 95,800. For more on incomes, see salaries in Togo.
Is Togo an expensive country to live in?
No. Togo is more expensive than 10% of countries worldwide and ranks 35th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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