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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Togo
Spending runs from F CFA 15,300 a month in the poorest fifth to F CFA 102,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
F CFA 35,200
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
F CFA 15,300richest 20%
F CFA 102,000
Where people spend money in Togo
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Togo in numbers
Groceries takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 30% of spending here, or F CFA 10,800 a month, against 19.7% in a typical country, 10.3 points more.
Typical spending takes 37% of the average wage
A typical person spends F CFA 35,200 a month while the average take-home wage is F CFA 95,800, so 63% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs F CFA 513,000 here against F CFA 491,000 in Sao Tome and Principe, the closest on price.
How living costs in Togo compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Togo against other countries
Cheaper than 60% of countries
Where Togo sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs F CFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs F CFA 513,000 here.
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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Cost of living in Togo
F CFA 15,300/mo
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F CFA 60,300
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F CFA 45,000
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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 standard of living in Togo?
By spending, Togo ranks #167 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about F CFA 35,200 a month, the poorest 20% about F CFA 15,300 and the richest 20% about F CFA 102,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Togo?
Togo uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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