Cost of living in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $18 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $10 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.87 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.92 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.11 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.23 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 ($2.09) | $3.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.83 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 4.94 ($2.07) | $2.59 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.64 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,018 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,676 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $140 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,407 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,028 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $163 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $53 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $321 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $158 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $56 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $34 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $117 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,998 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.19 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $35 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $194 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.74 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.78 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.99 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is 8% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $48 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $208 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $92 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.69 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $469 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 42 ($18) | $7 | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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