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Cost of Living in Sirka

Sirka, Kara, Togo · Population 9,700

▼ -16% vs Togo average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)CFA181,593 ($300)
Couple, monthlyCFA321,903 ($532)
Family of four, monthlyCFA415,929 ($687)

Estimated Prices in Sirka

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantCFA1,960 ($3.24)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeCFA7,841 ($12.96)per meal
CappuccinoCFA588 ($0.97)each
Monthly groceries (single person)CFA44,431 ($73.44)per month
Monthly public transport passCFA7,187 ($11.88)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentCFA18,949 ($31.32)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)CFA5,489 ($9.07)per month
Fitness club membershipCFA5,489 ($9.07)per month
Cinema ticketCFA1,437 ($2.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA73,188 ($121)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreCFA50,913 ($84.15)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA152,739 ($252)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Sirka is CFA108,900 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA181,593 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA236,071 ($390) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA50,913 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Sokodé

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Bassar

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Sansanné-Mango

127 km away · Savanes

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

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 Sirka

Sirka is one of the key cities in Togo. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA181,593 ($300), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA50,913 ($84) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA415,929 ($687) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA321,903 ($532) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Sirka is CFA108,900 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA236,071 ($390) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sirka expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated CFA181,593 ($300) per month in Sirka including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Togo.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Sirka?
A net salary of around CFA236,071 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sirka with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sirka is CFA108,900 ($180).
How much is rent in Sirka?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated CFA73,188 ($121) per month in the city centre and CFA50,913 ($84) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about CFA152,739 ($252).
Is Sirka cheaper than Togo on average?
Yes — Sirka is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Togo average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Sirka?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at CFA44,431 ($73) in Sirka. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about CFA1,960 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around CFA588 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sirka compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sirka is estimated at CFA7,187 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sirka are estimates based on Togo national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,700). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.