Cost of living in Lomé (Togo) is 17% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Lomé (Togo) is about the same as in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Lomé | Windhoek | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,197 Franc (132 N$) | 150 N$ | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,519 Franc (79 N$) | 77 N$ | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,258 Franc (71 N$) | 65 N$ | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,063 Franc (33 N$) | 23 N$ | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,145 Franc (36 N$) | 42 N$ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 532 Franc (17 N$) | 27 N$ | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,607 Franc (82 N$) | 98 N$ | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,404 Franc (44 N$) | 27 N$ | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Franc (62 N$) | 58 N$ | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 652 Franc (20 N$) | 21 N$ | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,880 Franc (90 N$) | 137 N$ | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 854 Franc (27 N$) | 22 N$ | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 283 Franc (9 N$) | 13 N$ | - 33% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Lomé (Togo) is 34% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Lomé | Windhoek | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,172 Franc (9,472 N$) | 13,645 N$ | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 126,423 Franc (3,963 N$) | 12,484 N$ | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,305 Franc (1,483 N$) | 1,974 N$ | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 226,173 Franc (7,090 N$) | 13,318 N$ | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 104,157 Franc (3,265 N$) | 10,866 N$ | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 19,651 Franc (616 N$) | 2,783 N$ | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,441 Franc (860 N$) | 1,012 N$ | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 400,000 Franc (12,539 N$) | 4,829 N$ | + 160% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,250 Franc (3,676 N$) | 2,928 N$ | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,050 Franc (64 N$) | 122 N$ | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 219 N$ | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Lomé (Togo) is about the same as in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,951 Franc (1,566 N$) | 742 N$ | + 111% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,758 Franc (369 N$) | 553 N$ | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,285 Franc (1,200 N$) | 1,399 N$ | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,403 Franc (1,016 N$) | 1,318 N$ | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 122% | |||
Transportation in Lomé (Togo) is 122% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,339,700 Franc (982,430 N$) | 419,408 N$ | + 134% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 578 Franc (18 N$) | 18 N$ | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35,359 Franc (1,108 N$) | 364 N$ | + 205% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 181 N$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Lomé (Togo) is 7% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (78 N$) | 119 N$ | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,481 Franc (172 N$) | 289 N$ | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 12,403 Franc (389 N$) | 542 N$ | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Franc (63 N$) | 33 N$ | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,261 Franc (71 N$) | 27 N$ | + 160% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,400 Franc (75 N$) | 48 N$ | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 930 Franc (29 N$) | 47 N$ | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,156 Franc (36 N$) | 36 N$ | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,260 Franc (71 N$) | 169 N$ | - 58% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Lomé (Togo) is 4% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Lomé | Windhoek | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,227 Franc (415 N$) | 383 N$ | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,944 Franc (155 N$) | 146 N$ | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 974 N$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,596 Franc (740 N$) | 483 N$ | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,396 Franc (201 N$) | 57 N$ | + 249% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,088 Franc (34 N$) | 45 N$ | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 609 Franc (19 N$) | 27 N$ | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 134,000 Franc (4,201 N$) | 12,274 N$ | - 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 65 Franc (2.05 N$) | 0.77 N$ | + 166% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,195 Franc (947 N$) | 843 N$ | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 950 Franc (30 N$) | 48 N$ | - 38% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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