Cost of living
Lome compared to Plateaux (Togo)
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Overview comparison
LomePlateaux (Togo)
Consumer prices in Lome are roughly 23% higher than in Plateaux (Togo).
Cost of living
| Item | Lome | Plateaux (Togo) |
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| Total with rent one person | 654 | 496 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,771 | 1,226 |
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| Without rent one person | 363 | 315 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,023 | 914 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.93 | 203.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 622.5 | 479.33 |
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| Food person | 265 | 159 |
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| Food family | 774 | 515 |
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| Transport person | 91.21 | 17.24 |
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| Transport family | 256.75 | 53.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.43 years | 73.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lome | Plateaux (Togo) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.22 | 2.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.98 | 22.61 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.21 | 5.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 | 2.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.57 | 2.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.08 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lome | Plateaux (Togo) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 255.08 | 224.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 101.82 | 116.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 399.87 | 468.6 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 339.32 | 318.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.86 | 29.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.5 | 63.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.31 | 25.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lome | Plateaux (Togo) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.69 | 13.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,420 | 1,390 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 442 | 903 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 | 0.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.27% | 12.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.3 | 6.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lome | Plateaux (Togo) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.84 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.92 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.92 | 1.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.85 | 7.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.64 | 4.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.33 | 6.71 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Lome | Plateaux (Togo) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.3 | 25.38 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.97 | 4.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.38 | 13.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.43 | 3.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.44 | 29.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 36.48 | 64.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 124.97 | 82.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,233 | 2,277 |
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