Cost of living in Tonga compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tonga | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (Taka 365) | Taka 324 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (Taka 228) | Taka 492 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (Taka 228) | Taka 196 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (Taka 137) | Taka 92 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Taka 365) | Taka 132 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (Taka 137) | Taka 78 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Taka 730) | Taka 608 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 223 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Taka 319) | Taka 33 | + 876% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 384 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Taka 1,369) | Taka 1,400 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (Taka 298) | Taka 111 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (Taka 160) | Taka 70 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tonga | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (Taka 136,904) | Taka 43,758 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Taka 91,270) | Taka 25,202 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Taka 18,254) | Taka 3,035 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Taka 91,270) | Taka 22,952 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Taka 45,635) | Taka 18,549 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 7,137 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Taka 2,738) | Taka 1,213 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 31,061 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,904 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 417 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Taka 228) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tonga | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,410 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,273 | - | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tonga | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (Taka 1,369,043) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Taka 183) | Taka 107 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Taka 1,825) | Taka 2,440 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tonga | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 333 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (Taka 712) | Taka 376 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 89 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tonga | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Taka 2,738) | Taka 1,308 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Taka 4,563) | Taka 2,051 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Taka 456) | Taka 999 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Taka 274) | Taka 248 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,601 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 50 (Taka 2,282) | Taka 292 | + 681% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 629 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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