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Cost of Living in Kpalimé

Kpalimé, Plateaux, Togo · Population 87,478

▼ -6% vs Togo average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)CFA203,280 ($336)
Couple, monthlyCFA360,822 ($596)
Family of four, monthlyCFA466,673 ($771)

Estimated Prices in Kpalimé

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantCFA2,178 ($3.60)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeCFA8,712 ($14.40)per meal
CappuccinoCFA653 ($1.08)each
Monthly groceries (single person)CFA49,368 ($81.60)per month
Monthly public transport passCFA7,986 ($13.20)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentCFA21,054 ($34.80)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)CFA6,098 ($10.08)per month
Fitness club membershipCFA6,098 ($10.08)per month
Cinema ticketCFA1,597 ($2.64)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA83,490 ($138)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreCFA58,080 ($96.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA174,240 ($288)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kpalimé is CFA121,000 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA203,280 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA264,264 ($437) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA58,080 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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84 km away · Maritime

Atakpamé

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Lomé

108 km away · Maritime

Anié

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Other Major Cities in Togo

Lomé

Maritime · pop. 2,188,376

CFA269,382 ($445) / mo

Dapaong

Savanes · pop. 117,675

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Sokodé

Centrale · pop. 115,442

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Atakpamé

Plateaux · pop. 98,193

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Tsévié

Maritime · pop. 76,861

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Anié

Plateaux · pop. 61,068

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Living in Kpalimé

Kpalimé is one of the key cities in Togo. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA203,280 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA58,080 ($96) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA466,673 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA360,822 ($596) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kpalimé is CFA121,000 ($200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA264,264 ($437) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kpalimé expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated CFA203,280 ($336) per month in Kpalimé including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Togo.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kpalimé?
A net salary of around CFA264,264 ($437) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kpalimé with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kpalimé is CFA121,000 ($200).
How much is rent in Kpalimé?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated CFA83,490 ($138) per month in the city centre and CFA58,080 ($96) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about CFA174,240 ($288).
Is Kpalimé cheaper than Togo on average?
Yes — Kpalimé is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Togo average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kpalimé?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at CFA49,368 ($82) in Kpalimé. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about CFA2,178 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around CFA653 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kpalimé compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kpalimé is estimated at CFA7,986 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kpalimé are estimates based on Togo national averages adjusted for city size (population 87,478). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.