Cost of living in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is 13% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is 39% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 22 ($9) | $24 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 9 ($4.01) | $13 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.72 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 ($2.13) | $5.15 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.98 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $5.05 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $22 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 4.94 ($2.11) | $4.61 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $4.12 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $3,854 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,884 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $324 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,195 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,853 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $250 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $57 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $464 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $168 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $29 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $71 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $80 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $144 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $31,787 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.23 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $80 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $26 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $138 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.65 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $34 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Nuku`alofa, Tonga (Tonga) is about the same as in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Nuku`alofa, Tonga | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $64 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $35 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $155 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $113 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $16 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $423 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $62 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 42 ($18) | $13 | + 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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