Togo Namibia

Updated 2026-02-25

Togo

Minimum Wage

CFA302.88 /hr

$0.54 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA100,000 /mo

Namibia

Minimum Wage

N$18 /hr

$1.13 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

N$13,500 /mo

Min wage: -52% Togo vs Namibia Avg. salary: -79% Togo vs Namibia

The minimum wage in Togo is 52% lower than in Namibia in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $180/mo in Togo versus $845/mo in Namibia, a 4.7:1 ratio. GDP per capita (PPP) in Namibia is 3.5x that of Togo, underscoring the structural economic divide.

From Togo's perspective: adjusting for purchasing power, Togo's minimum wage buys less than Namibia's. The PPP-adjusted hourly rate in Togo is $2 international dollars, compared to $3 in Namibia. Togo has lower GDP per capita ($3,365 vs $11,687). Togo's unemployment rate is 2.0% compared to Namibia's 19.3%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Togo and Namibia
Metric	Togo	Namibia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA302.88 $0.54	N$18 $1.13	-51.8%
Minimum wage /mo	CFA52,500 $94.25	N$3,510 $219.79	-57.1%
Minimum wage /yr	CFA630,000 $1,131.06	N$42,120 $2,637.45	-57.1%
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA100,000 /mo $179.53	N$13,500 /mo $845.34	-78.8%
Avg. net salary /mo	CFA85,000 /mo $152.60	N$11,000 /mo $688.79	-77.8%
Median individual income /yr	CFA400,000 /yr $718.13	N$48,000 /yr $3,005.64	-76.1%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Togo is higher.

Work Week

Togo: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.2x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours for non-agricultural sectors. Agricultural work year capped at 2,400 hours. Overtime between 41-48 hours paid at 120% of normal rate; hours exceeding 48 paid at 140%. Governed by the Labour Code (Code du Travail).
Namibia: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Act sets maximum ordinary hours at 45 per week (9 hrs/day for 5-day week, 8 hrs/day for 6-day week). Overtime limited to 10 hours/week and 3 hours/day. Overtime paid at 1.5x normal rate. Rest days at 2x. Daily rest period of at least 12 consecutive hours. Weekly rest of at least 36 consecutive hours (ideally including Sunday). Annual leave: 20 working days for 5-day week.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Togo earns 107% less per hour in USD terms than one in Namibia. Standard work weeks differ: Togo mandates 40 hours while Namibia mandates 45 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Togo are $22 vs $51 in Namibia.

See this comparison from Namibia's perspective: Namibia vs Togo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Togo or Namibia?

In Togo, the minimum wage is CFA302.88/hr ($0.54 USD). In Namibia, it is N$18/hr ($1.13 USD). Namibia has the higher rate by 107% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Togo may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Togo compared to Namibia?

The average gross salary in Togo is CFA100,000/mo ($179.53 USD), compared to N$13,500/mo ($845.34 USD) in Namibia. In USD terms, workers in Togo earn approximately 371% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Togo and Namibia is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Namibia earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Togo.

Which country has better purchasing power for minimum wage workers, Togo or Namibia?

After adjusting for local prices using purchasing power parity (PPP), minimum wage workers in Namibia can afford more than those in Togo. The PPP-adjusted rate is $2 in Togo and $3 in Namibia. PPP converts wages into equivalent US dollar buying power, accounting for what a unit of currency actually buys locally. The 73% purchasing power gap means that even if the nominal wage in Togo appears competitive, minimum wage workers there face greater constraints on day-to-day spending.

How do work hours compare between Togo and Namibia?

Namibia has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 40 hours in Togo. Workers in Togo work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Togo working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.

What is the cost of living difference between Togo and Namibia?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Namibia has the higher GDP per capita at $11,687, which is 3.5x that of Togo at $3,365. From Togo's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a lower economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.