Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Togo instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Togo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$2.28
F CFA1,314
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$5.71
F CFA3,286
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.20
F CFA1,269
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.95
F CFA548
|
pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Togo
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.96
F CFA555
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.65
F CFA2,100
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.54
F CFA4,341
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.71
F CFA982
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.96
F CFA1,706
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.24
F CFA711
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.93
F CFA533
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.36
F CFA782
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.54
F CFA888
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.24
F CFA711
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.73
F CFA995
|
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Togo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.03
F CFA2,318
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$49.02
F CFA28,203
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$13,071.14
F CFA7,520,813
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$3.19
F CFA1,833
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Togo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$53.43
F CFA30,741
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$263.47
F CFA151,591
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$100.08
F CFA57,581
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$107.20
F CFA61,682
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Togo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$106.20
F CFA61,107
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$4,792.75
F CFA2,757,632
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Togo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$0.82
F CFA470
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.81
F CFA2,194
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$1.88
F CFA1,081
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$31.86
F CFA18,332
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.17
F CFA4,701
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Togo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$20.70
F CFA11,908
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$22.33
F CFA12,848
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$31.04
F CFA17,862
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$77.88
F CFA44,812
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