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Cost of Living in Lomé

Lomé, Maritime, Togo · Population 2,188,376 · National capital

▲ +24% vs Togo average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)CFA269,382 ($445)
Couple, monthlyCFA479,753 ($793)
Family of four, monthlyCFA622,030 ($1,028)

Estimated Prices in Lomé

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantCFA2,831 ($4.68)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeCFA11,326 ($18.72)per meal
CappuccinoCFA849 ($1.40)each
Monthly groceries (single person)CFA64,178 ($106)per month
Monthly public transport passCFA10,382 ($17.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentCFA27,370 ($45.24)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)CFA7,928 ($13.10)per month
Fitness club membershipCFA7,928 ($13.10)per month
Cinema ticketCFA2,076 ($3.43)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA115,895 ($192)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreCFA80,622 ($133)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA241,867 ($400)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Lomé is CFA157,300 ($260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA269,382 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA350,197 ($579) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA80,622 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Kpalimé

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Atakpamé

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Other Major Cities in Togo

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

Kpalimé

Plateaux · pop. 87,478

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Tsévié

Maritime · pop. 76,861

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Anié

Plateaux · pop. 61,068

CFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Living in Lomé

Lomé is the capital and one of the key cities in Togo. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA269,382 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA80,622 ($133) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA622,030 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA479,753 ($793) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Lomé is CFA157,300 ($260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA350,197 ($579) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lomé expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated CFA269,382 ($445) per month in Lomé including rent outside the city centre. That is 24% more than the national average for Togo.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Lomé?
A net salary of around CFA350,197 ($579) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Lomé with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Lomé is CFA157,300 ($260).
How much is rent in Lomé?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated CFA115,895 ($192) per month in the city centre and CFA80,622 ($133) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about CFA241,867 ($400).
Is Lomé cheaper than Togo on average?
No — Lomé is estimated to be about 24% more expensive than the Togo average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Lomé?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at CFA64,178 ($106) in Lomé. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about CFA2,831 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around CFA849 ($1).
How do transport costs in Lomé compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Lomé is estimated at CFA10,382 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Lomé are estimates based on Togo national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,188,376) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.