Togo Somalia

Updated 2026-02-25

Togo

Minimum Wage

CFA302.88 /hr

$0.54 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA100,000 /mo

Somalia

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

Sh150,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -32% Togo vs Somalia

Unlike Somalia, which has no statutory minimum wage, Togo mandates a wage floor of $1/hr. Average salaries are lower in Togo at $180/mo compared to $263/mo in Somalia. GDP per capita (PPP) in Togo is 2.1x that of Somalia, underscoring the structural economic divide.

Togo has higher GDP per capita ($3,365 vs $1,602). Togo's unemployment rate is 2.0% compared to Somalia's 18.9%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Togo and Somalia
Metric	Togo	Somalia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA302.88 $0.54	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	CFA52,500 $94.25	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	CFA630,000 $1,131.06	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA100,000 /mo $179.53	Sh150,000 /mo $262.70	-31.7%
Avg. net salary /mo	CFA85,000 /mo $152.60	Sh140,000 /mo $245.18	-37.8%
Median individual income /yr	CFA400,000 /yr $718.13	N/A/yr	—

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).
Somalia: 48 hrs/wk standard

No reliable standardised workweek provisions are enforced. Friday is the weekly rest day. Labour conditions vary widely between sectors — from formal NGO employment with international standards to highly exploitative informal arrangements. Somaliland and Puntland have some locally administered labour rules.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Togo mandates 40 hours while Somalia mandates 48 hours.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Togo or Somalia?

In Togo, the minimum wage is CFA302.88/hr ($0.54 USD). In Somalia, it is no statutory minimum wage.

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

The average gross salary in Togo is CFA100,000/mo ($179.53 USD), compared to Sh150,000/mo ($262.70 USD) in Somalia. In USD terms, workers in Togo earn approximately 46% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Togo and Somalia is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Somalia earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Togo.

How do work hours compare between Togo and Somalia?

Somalia has a longer standard work week at 48 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 Somalia?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Togo has the higher GDP per capita at $3,365, which is 2.1x that of Somalia at $1,602. From Togo's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a higher 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.