Lomé skyline

🇹🇬Cost of Living in Lomé

Togo · Population: 1,900,000 · Cost Index: 27/100

Cost of Living in Lomé

Togo · Africa

Lome is the capital and largest city of Togo, stretching along the Gulf of Guinea coast in West Africa right on the border with Ghana. The city is known for its Grand Marche, vibrant voodoo markets, and its role as an important regional port and trading hub.

1,900,000

Population

27

Cost Index

42

Safety Index

32

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $520 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $287.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$250.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$130.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$500.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$270.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.67
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$18.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.20
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.35
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.70
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.40
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.00
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.80
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.70

Transportation

Avg: $2.86
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$12.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.20
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.50
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.35
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.25

Utilities

Avg: $30.00
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$45.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$10.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$35.00

Healthcare

Avg: $8.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$8.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$12.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.00

Entertainment

Avg: $7.20
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$22.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$3.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$1.50

Clothing

Avg: $36.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$35.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$18.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$55.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
XOF
Language
French
Cost Index
27/100
Safety Index
42/100
Quality of Life
32/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.