Togo Sri Lanka

Updated 2026-05-04

Togo

Minimum Wage

CFA302.88 /hr

$0.54 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA100,000 /mo

Sri Lanka

Minimum Wage

Rs135 /hr

$0.45 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

Rs55,000 /mo

Min wage: +20% Togo vs Sri Lanka Avg. salary: -2% Togo vs Sri Lanka

Togo, a low-income economy, and Sri Lanka, classified as lower-middle-income, take different approaches to wage policy. Average salaries are lower in Togo at $180/mo compared to $184/mo in Sri Lanka. GDP per capita (PPP) in Sri Lanka is 4.6x that of Togo, underscoring the structural economic divide.

From Togo's perspective: adjusting for purchasing power, Togo's minimum wage buys about the same as Sri Lanka's. The PPP-adjusted hourly rate in Togo is $2 international dollars, compared to $2 in Sri Lanka. Togo has lower GDP per capita ($3,365 vs $15,633). Togo's unemployment rate is 2.0% compared to Sri Lanka's 4.0%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Togo and Sri Lanka
Metric	Togo	Sri Lanka	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA302.88 $0.54	Rs135 $0.45	+20.4%
Minimum wage /day	—	Rs1,080 $3.61	—
Minimum wage /mo	CFA52,500 $94.25	Rs27,000 $90.30	+4.4%
Minimum wage /yr	CFA630,000 $1,131.06	Rs324,000 $1,083.61	+4.4%
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA100,000 /mo $179.53	Rs55,000 /mo $183.95	-2.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	CFA85,000 /mo $152.60	Rs49,500 /mo $165.55	-7.8%
Median individual income /yr	CFA400,000 /yr $718.13	Rs420,000 /yr $1,404.68	-48.9%

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).
Sri Lanka: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Shop and Office Employees Act limits hours to 8 per day and 45 per week for commercial establishments. Factories Ordinance limits factory workers to similar hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the ordinary rate. Different rules apply to plantation workers and domestic workers. Public holidays: approximately 25 per year (Sri Lanka has one of the highest numbers of public holidays globally).

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Togo Sri Lanka Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Togo (USD)	Sri Lanka (USD)
2008	$50/hr	—
2012	$63/hr	—
2016	—	$33/hr
2019	—	$33/hr
2020	—	$33/hr
2021	—	$33/hr
2022	—	$42/hr
2023	$94/hr	$54/hr
2024	—	$54/hr
2025	—	$90/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Sri Lanka to Togo would see a 20% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. However, after adjusting for cost of living, Sri Lanka's minimum wage provides more purchasing power. Standard work weeks differ: Togo mandates 40 hours while Sri Lanka mandates 45 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Togo are $22 vs $20 in Sri Lanka.

See this comparison from Sri Lanka's perspective: Sri Lanka vs Togo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Togo or Sri Lanka?

In Togo, the minimum wage is CFA302.88/hr ($0.54 USD). In Sri Lanka, it is Rs135/hr ($0.45 USD). Togo has the higher rate by 20% 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

The average gross salary in Togo is CFA100,000/mo ($179.53 USD), compared to Rs55,000/mo ($183.95 USD) in Sri Lanka. In USD terms, workers in Togo earn approximately 2% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Togo and Sri Lanka is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

After adjusting for local prices using purchasing power parity (PPP), minimum wage workers in Sri Lanka can afford more than those in Togo. The PPP-adjusted rate is $2 in Togo and $2 in Sri Lanka. PPP converts wages into equivalent US dollar buying power, accounting for what a unit of currency actually buys locally. The 3% 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 Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Sri Lanka has the higher GDP per capita at $15,633, which is 4.6x 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.