Togo Rwanda

Updated 2026-02-25

Togo

Minimum Wage

CFA302.88 /hr

$0.54 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA100,000 /mo

Rwanda

Minimum Wage

FRw14.08 /hr

$0.01 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

FRw73,948 /mo

Min wage: +5542% Togo vs Rwanda Avg. salary: +255% Togo vs Rwanda

The minimum wage in Togo is roughly 56 times higher than in Rwanda in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a low-income and a low-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $180/mo in Togo versus $51/mo in Rwanda, a 3.5:1 ratio. Togo has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 2.0% compared to 11.4%.

From Togo's perspective: adjusting for purchasing power, Togo's minimum wage buys more than Rwanda's. The PPP-adjusted hourly rate in Togo is $2 international dollars, compared to $0 in Rwanda. Togo has lower GDP per capita ($3,365 vs $3,711). Togo's unemployment rate is 2.0% compared to Rwanda's 11.4%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Togo and Rwanda
Metric	Togo	Rwanda	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA302.88 $0.54	FRw14.08 $0.01	+5542.4%
Minimum wage /mo	CFA52,500 $94.25	FRw2,440 $1.67	+5543.7%
Minimum wage /yr	CFA630,000 $1,131.06	—	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA100,000 /mo $179.53	FRw73,948 /mo $50.61	+254.7%
Avg. net salary /mo	CFA85,000 /mo $152.60	FRw62,000 /mo $42.44	+259.6%
Median individual income /yr	CFA400,000 /yr $718.13	FRw240,000 /yr $164.27	+337.2%

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).
Rwanda: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 55 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 45 hours per Law No. 66/2018 Regulating Labor in Rwanda. Overtime limited to 2 hours/day and 10 hours/week (max 55 hours total). Overtime permitted for urgent, exceptional, or seasonal work. Overtime compensation varies by sector agreement. Daily working hours typically 9 hours over 5 days.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Rwanda to Togo would see a 5542% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Togo mandates 40 hours while Rwanda mandates 45 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Togo are $22 vs $0 in Rwanda.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Togo or Rwanda?

In Togo, the minimum wage is CFA302.88/hr ($0.54 USD). In Rwanda, it is FRw14.08/hr ($0.01 USD). Togo has the higher rate by 5542% 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 Rwanda may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much more does the average worker earn in Togo compared to Rwanda?

The average gross salary in Togo is CFA100,000/mo ($179.53 USD), compared to FRw73,948/mo ($50.61 USD) in Rwanda. In USD terms, workers in Togo earn approximately 255% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Togo and Rwanda is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Togo earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Rwanda.

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

After adjusting for local prices using purchasing power parity (PPP), minimum wage workers in Togo can afford more than those in Rwanda. The PPP-adjusted rate is $2 in Togo and $0 in Rwanda. PPP converts wages into equivalent US dollar buying power, accounting for what a unit of currency actually buys locally. The 3687% purchasing power gap means that even if the nominal wage in Rwanda appears competitive, minimum wage workers there face greater constraints on day-to-day spending.

How do work hours compare between Togo and Rwanda?

Rwanda 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 Rwanda?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Rwanda has the higher GDP per capita at $3,711, which is 1.1x 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.